Soil has many uses, including:

Plant growth: Soil provides plants with nutrients, water, and anchorage for their roots. 

Water filtration: Soil filters rainwater and regulates the release of excess water, which helps prevent flooding. It also filters and remediate pollutants, protecting groundwater quality. 

Habitat: Soil provides a habitat for many organisms, including earthworms and snails. 

Ecosystem services: Soil provides many ecosystem services, including recycling nutrients and wastes, regulating gases, and storing water. 

Products: Soil can be used to make bricks, plates, vases, and other ceramic articles. The minerals in soil can also be used for dyes, make-ups, and medicines. 

Beauty products: Some beauty products, like foundation, are made with soil. 

Wastewater treatment: Wastewater treatment plants often use soil treatment.