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The industry creating a third of the world's waste

"Why don't we re-use what we've already extracted, rather than gouging the planet for ever more raw materials?" 

Beyond raw materials, this is a question we need to ask ourselves daily whether it be a reusable bottle, planet-friendly shopping bags, or upcycled clothing and furniture. Every small effort has significant impact over time.

Extracting materials is wreaking havoc on the planet. Could the world's growing mounds of waste hold the key to sustainable construction?

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raw materials, sustainability, planet earth, recycle, english, highlight, lowell

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