Buildings are full of plastic - Some companies are working to change that

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Members of the Lower Sioux Indian Community install Hempcrete, an alternative building material. Source: Lower Sioux Indian Community
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Members of the Lower Sioux Indian Community install Hempcrete, an alternative building material. Source: Lower Sioux Indian Community

Demand for plastic building materials is projected to almost double by 2050, surpassing plastic demand for packaging

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