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Wasting Resources

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September 20, 2017

Since 1970 humans have been depleting the earth’s resources, consuming more than can be replaced. Many industries are dependent on water, wood or rare earths. Sustainability is crucial to our survival and prosperity, but we still waste much too much.

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