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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