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The world is rapidly depleting its sand reserves, as it is the second most-used natural resource after water. Sand is a key component in the production of concrete, glass, and silicon chips. Unfortunately, the majority of sand that is harvested is used for concrete, and desert sand is not suitable for this purpose as it is too fine.

Feb 25, 2023•1 min read

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The world is rapidly depleting its sand reserves, as it is the second most-used natural resource after water. Sand is a key component in the production of concrete, glass, and silicon chips. Unfortunately, the majority of sand that is harvested is used for concrete, and desert sand is not suitable for this purpose as it is too fine.

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