Landfill Mining with Aaron Nesser

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Nuggets:

Currently there is more aluminum stored in landfills than in the mineral where aluminum is sourced in nature. 

Not all landfills are created equal. Landfills near industrial areas contain more metals like steel, aluminum, and iron. 

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.

Action Steps:

Find ways to intercept potentially valuable materials before they end up in the landfill. 

"Bank" salvaged material for future use

Reach out to explore partnerships with existing companies like Terracycle

Links:

https://www.algiknit.com/

https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/

Aaron Nesser is the founder of AlgiKnit, which creates eco-conscious, renewable yarns for the circular economy.

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