Soil to Foil: Aluminum and the Quest for Industrial Sustainability
Offered By: Harvard Museum of Natural History via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of aluminum in this 38-minute lecture by environmental scientist Saleem H. Ali. Delve into the history, science, and sustainability challenges of this ubiquitous metal. Discover how aluminum's journey from soil to foil exemplifies broader lessons in resource stewardship. Learn about key figures in aluminum's scientific and technological development, and understand its pivotal role in addressing environmental challenges. Examine the global aluminum cycle, remanufacturing processes, and the redevelopment of old mining sites. Gain insights into the importance of efficient use and recycling of this abundant yet finite resource. Based on Ali's book "Soil to Foil," this talk offers a compelling narrative on aluminum's past, present, and future in the quest for industrial sustainability.
Syllabus
Introduction
What motivated the book
Preview of the book
Inspiration for the book
Character Development
Charles Hall
Global Aluminum Cycle
Personal Narrative
Redevelopment of old mining sites
Remanufacturing
Restoration
Epigraphs
Taught by
Harvard Museum of Natural History
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