{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Drip by AQUALAB","title":"The Drip by AQUALAB: Creating Aviation Fuel from Waste with Alyssa Norris","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1353,"description":"Alyssa Norris is the Director of Sustainability at Aether Fuels. She sits down with Zachary Cartwright to discuss how we can produce aviation fuel from waste, and how you don’t have to choose between seeing the world and saving it. Alyssa will shed light on the production, impact, and future of this fuel. We'll also discuss its current usage, the processes involved, and how it plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a circular economy.\nIn this episode, you’ll hear about:\nWhat is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)?\nSuitability of SAF versus electric aircraft for long-haul flights\nHow to overcome the unwanted presence of water in jet fuel\nInnovative aspects of Aether's technology\nWhat does a Director of Sustainability do for a company like Aether? \n\nJump to:\n(03:44) SAF is made from hydrogen, carbon, and waste materials.\n(08:41) Airlines will adopt sustainable fuel, therefore lowering costs.\n(10:25) Why electric flight tech lags and SAF infrastructure is more simple.\n(14:04) Being a startup leader focusing on sustainability and compliance.\n(16:07) Which flight operators are currently using SAF?\n(20:35) This episode’s song recommendation.\n(21:22) This episode’s mantra.\nFeatured Artist and Song:\nIce Cream Paint Job by SoDown\nLinks mentioned in this episode:\nAether Fuels\nSAF Grand Challenge\nDepartment of Energy\nSustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance\nEco-Skies Alliance\nEveryone Deserves The Chance To Fly by WICKED, music was chosen by Alyssa Norris\nConnect with the show\nAQUALAB\nZachary Cartwright, PhD\n00:00 SAF reduces emissions, fossil reliance, and aids sustainability.\n03:44 SAF uses hydrogen, carbon, and various waste sources.\n08:46 Increasing SAF adoption will reduce its cost.\n10:15 SAF enables existing infrastructure use, batteries are inefficient.\n14:03 Startup focuses on sustainability, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.\n16:05 Alaska and United boost sustainable aviation fuel initiatives.\n19:50 Aqualab sponsors moisture analysis...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bdwyneYe-wwuE0piWvrRKwpYyT9MYdDMVavfd2QmlTQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZGRk/NDFhODg5NWI5YTc0/NWMzNjA1OTkxZGY3/MmJlZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}