The amount of waste that humans generate has increased in recent years because of globalization and growing industry. All industrial processes generate byproducts because they are not 100% efficient. However, there are many possible ways to reduce and reuse those byproducts to help the planet where we live.

Since I started studying for my master's in materials science at Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia, I have been involved in research on green solutions for building materials, because I would like to contribute my knowledge to improve the environment. In addition, green solutions can save money by decreasing use of natural raw materials and reducing building material waste. Therefore, green building materials are attractive from many perspectives.