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Cities of the Future Will Be Circular

The construction industry consumes 1/3 of the world's raw materials, and 40% of urban solid waste comes from the demolition of buildings. More than half of the world's construction waste ends up in landfills. How will cities of the future reduce building costs, recycle raw materials, and reduce C02 emissions to build the sustainable cities of tomorrow? The circular city has arrived.

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