Demand for sand and silicates worldwide is now so large that is has the potential to shape ecosystems, landscapes and markets globally. However businesses have not yet developed diligence processes to ensure responsible extraction. The Coalition for Responsible Sand and Silicates is an initiative spearheaded by UQ and Inter IKEA to improve how these materials are governed and controlled.
University of Queensland mineral security experts have launched a global coalition to improve how aggregates, clays, industrial sands, natural stones, and high-purity quartz are governed and controlled.
UQ researchers and global sustainability advocates behind the Coalition for Responsible Sand and Silicates are pushing for 'long overdue' standards for the world's most traded solids and they want more companies to join their coalition.
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