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Non-reusable textiles (otherwise known as NRTs) are of particular interest, underscored by ACT UK’s report that the region discards 740,000 metric tons of NRT every year.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
South Africa – 860,000 Metric Tons South Africa holds approximately 860,000 metric tons of rare earth reserves.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
That machinery is designed to ingest 100 metric tons of lunar regolith per hour and return it to the surface in a continuous motion.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2024, China produced 20 million metric tons of soybeans, while importing more than 105 million metric tons.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
South Africa – 860,000 Metric Tons South Africa holds approximately 860,000 metric tons of rare earth reserves.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
That machinery is designed to ingest 100 metric tons of lunar regolith per hour and return it to the surface in a continuous motion.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2024, China produced 20 million metric tons of soybeans, while importing more than 105 million metric tons.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Metric ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metric%20ton. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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