US scientists recycle wind turbine blades to make 3 times stronger plastic
But now, researchers at Washington State University have developed a new, environmentally friendly method to recycle wind turbine blades. This process, which avoids harsh chemical
Recycling wind turbine blade materials to make improved plastics
A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to repurpose the materials to create stronger plastics.
Eco-Friendly Method Recycles Wind Turbine Blades Into Stronger Plastics
Researchers have developed a new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals. The method yields high-strength glass fibers and resins that can be re-purposed to create stronger plastics.
Scientists find way to turn old wind turbine blades into stronger plastics
A team of researchers at Washington State University has found a cleaner, simpler way to recycle wind turbine blades and turn them into stronger, reusable plastics. This breakthrough could help solve a growing waste problem as more wind turbines reach the end of their life.
Wind Turbine Blades Recycled Into Better Plastics
A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and
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Where to dispose of piles of old wind turbine blades? Coal mines.
House Bill 89, “Wind turbine blades-onsite disposal required,” sponsored by Rep. J.R. Riggins (R-Casper), would require “disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades and towers on ...
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The Final Rule Notice regarding the disposal of decommisssioned wind turbine blades and towers in Wyoming becomes effective after delay
The Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2025, titled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,” temporarily delayed the effective date of the Wyoming Regulatory Program amendments that were published on ...
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Project launched for recycling wind turbine blades
TNO, in collaboration with several partners, is working on the three-year CIRCLE4WIN project to develop a commercially viable method for recycling composite wind turbine blades. In addition to ...
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Old wind turbine blades repurposed as sustainable surfboards
Now, it's hard to imagine that Draft Surf's initiative alone will make a huge dent in the estimated 800,000 tons of turbine blades dropped into landfills each year.But the more applications we can ...
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Wind to waves: old turbine blade transformed into surfboards
An old wind turbine blade has in a “world first” been turned into high-performance surfboards as the wind industry looks for new ways to recycle what will soon turn into a deluge of ...
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Wind turbine blade struck by lightning off Nantucket
The blade of a wind turbine that sits off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, was struck by lightning, Vineyard Wind confirmed Sunday.The involved blade, GE Vernova, on turbine AW-38 ...
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Old wind turbine blades find new use in funky floating docks
Old, discarded wind turbine blades don't biodegrade. They do, however, float if sealed. Finnish startup Reverlast is capitalizing on that fact, by taking end-of-use blades and converting them ...