Exploring Career Paths in the Metals Industry with Scuba JessJoin 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 Future00:21 Meet Jessica Alexanderson: Metals Recycling Expert01:00 Diving into Jessica's Background04:42 From Shipping to Scuba: Jessica's Career Journey10:14 The Birth of Recycling Is Like Magic13:44 Collaborations and Achievements20:29 Understanding Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals21:03 Recycling Tips and Tricks21:23 Challenges in Recycling22:23 Introducing the Multi-State Recycling Contest23:10 Achievements and Goals of the Contest24:07 Inspiring Stories from Schools25:48 Expanding the Recycling Initiative33:46 Future Plans and Innovations35:32 Final Thoughts and Call to Actionhttp://kids.scrapuniversity.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/betts-on-the-future--5887164/support.

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