In 2019 a few articles surfaced on the Internet from news corporations like BBC warning the global citizens about a shortage of sand. It seems almost impossible that our planet could be facing such an issue. That is because sand is found virtually everywhere. Vince Beiser, author of the BBC article, Why the world is running out of sand, writes that “Sand, however, is the most-consumed natural resource on the planet besides water. People use some 50 billion tonnes of “aggregate” – the industry term for sand and gravel, which tend to be found together – every year”. 

What many people don’t realize is how sand is an essential component of many of our modern-day necessities. Concrete and asphalt are two recipes that involve sand. Both of which, are used to construct roads, houses, and buildings. Without sand, these would not have the same structural integrity or lasting durability. Sand forms the foundations of many of our structures today.

Sand dredging and excavation from water bodies severely damage the surrounding wildlife. Excavating sand from the ocean ruins coral reefs and in some cases destroys the habitats of aquatic life. In rivers, pumping the sand out of the ground will often suffocate the living creatures on the river floor. It is so important to understand where our resources come from.

Sand suppliers Kelowna, urge you to use sand wisely. Overuse of sand or wasting of sand can cause serious harm to the environment we know and love. For more information on sand suppliers Kelowna, contact us today. We’d be happy to help you get a quote or discuss material uses. We look forward to seeing you at Kelowna Sand and Gravel in the near future!