Examples of sustainable mining
The construction industry has witnessed a lot of changes and developments in recent times. There have been shifts in construction techniques. New varieties of building materials have been introduced, and new engineering methodologies have been tried. However, the greatest change has been in the domain of sustainable development. The construction industry is a source of pollution. It creates an adverse environmental impact. When social scientists started highlighting the perils of pollution to the planet and humanity, the construction industry began devising ways to reduce wastage and pollution-causing outputs. Today, there has been a lot of development in this regard. Engineers have come up with ideas and sustainable innovations to help the construction industry lessen its impact on the environment. They do so without compromising the quality of construction. Some of these ideas and innovations are not only environment friendly but also cost-effective. The companies operating in ...