What Do People Consume Most? A Deep Dive into Global Consumption Trends
                                
                                
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                                Billions of tons of concrete are consumed globally each year, making it the second most-consumed substance on Earth after water. This fact reveals a complex picture of global resource use that goes far beyond basic sustenance. So, what do people consume most, and what do these consumption patterns tell us about our world? The answer is more varied than you might expect, spanning the natural, material, and digital realms.