The discussion of sustainable development is directly related to the materials sector, in the first instance because materials are essential for socioeconomic development and in the second instance because of the environmental impacts related to the extraction and management of the sector. Everything from buildings and infrastructure to technology and consumer goods relies on materials. Environmental pressures push the industry and the commerce sector to adopt a more eco friendly stance. Companies are rethinking how they operate to be greener. They're looking for ways to use materials that are less harmful to the environment. This might mean using recycled materials or finding alternatives to traditional materials that are more sustainable. This matters because it helps us deal with big issues like pollution and climate change. As a result, the materials sector has been undergoing adjustments to accommodate the new reality. In this sense, the adoption of sustainable practices in the materials sector is a basic condition to combat the social, economic and environmental problems of present and future generations. In view of the theme presented, the work aims to analyze the evolution of materials over the years in the face of market pressures and the green economy.