Landfill Mining with Aaron Nesser

<p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-with-it/id1477133536">leave a review on Apple Podcasts</a>!</p><p><b><strong>Nuggets:</strong></b></p><ul> <li>Currently there is more aluminum stored in landfills than in the mineral where aluminum is sourced in nature. </li> <li>Not all landfills are created equal. Landfills near industrial areas contain more metals like steel, aluminum, and iron. </li> <li>Jevons Paradox could be leveraged: The paradox occurs when technological progress or government policy increases the efficiency with which a resource is used, but the rate of consumption of that resource rises due to increasing demand.</li> </ul><p><b><strong>Action Steps:</strong></b></p><ul> <li>Find ways to intercept potentially valuable materials before they end up in the landfill. </li> <li>"Bank" salvaged material for future use</li> <li>Reach out to explore partnerships with existing companies like Terracycle</li> </ul><p><b><strong>Links:</strong></b></p><ul> <li>https://www.algiknit.com/</li> <li>https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/</li> </ul><p><em>Aaron Nesser is the founder of AlgiKnit, which creates eco-conscious, renewable yarns for the circular economy. <br></em><br><strong>Love a part of the show? Did we get something completely wrong? Let us know at update@runwithit.fm.</strong></p><p><br></p>