Join Jennifer Betts on this week's episode of Betts on the Future, as she interviews Jessica Alexanderson, a metals recycling expert and children's author running Recycling Is Like Magic. Discover Jessica's mission to educate kids about metal recycling through her engaging initiatives, including a nationwide contest to recycle a million aluminum cans. Learn how she combines her passion for scuba diving with her dedication to environmental sustainability and dive deep into her journey, insights, and future plans for spreading awareness about metal recycling among young generations.
00:00 Introduction to Betts on the Future
00:21 Meet Jessica Alexanderson: Metals Recycling Expert
01:00 Diving into Jessica's Background
04:42 From Shipping to Scuba: Jessica's Career Journey
10:14 The Birth of Recycling Is Like Magic
13:44 Collaborations and Achievements
20:29 Understanding Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
21:03 Recycling Tips and Tricks
21:23 Challenges in Recycling
22:23 Introducing the Multi-State Recycling Contest
23:10 Achievements and Goals of the Contest
24:07 Inspiring Stories from Schools
25:48 Expanding the Recycling Initiative
33:46 Future Plans and Innovations
35:32 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
http://kids.scrapuniversity.com/
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