Shrinking Resources!
As humanity grows in population, so too does the demand on our natural resources. It is important to consider the limitations of a natural resources and ways this shrinking resource is synthetically replaced or alternative solutions met. Some resources cannot be replaced as they are non-renewable resources. A major non-renewable resource that cannot be replaced is crude oil and fossil fuels.
Shrinking resources can be due to the following factors:
- The resource in question cannot meet increasing demand.
- They cannot compete with cheaper alternatives.
- Environmental or conservation concerns.
- Limited and non replaceable.
The creation of such alternatives can be used to replace substances which are no longer available or not economical, and would generally have superior properties.
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