The world is running out of sand. It seems counter-intuitive but the sand, besides air and water, is our most used commodity. The insatiable demand for this non-renewable resource has led to environmental impact where it’s mined and to mafias driving the lucrative business.

Today, demand for sand and gravel continues to increase. Excessive instream sand mining is a threat to bridges, river banks and nearby structures and uses that local people make of the river weaker.