Wind turbine blades are built to survive decades and are difficult to recycle; an Iowa plant mechanically shreds them into fibres and powders for concrete, mortar and asphalt
- The recycling process begins with extracting reusable components from the blades.(Representational photo, Getty images)Wind turbine blades can last for years, but what happens to them after they are no longer needed is a challenge.
- A facility in Fairfax, Iowa, USA, is now recycling old wind turbine blades and turning their materials into products that can be used in concrete, mortar and asphalt.
- Regen Fiber opened its production facility in Fairfax in 2024 and began production at the site.
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- The recycling process begins with extracting reusable components from the blades.(Representational photo, Getty images)Wind turbine blades can last for years, but what happens to them after they are no longer needed is a challenge.
- A facility in Fairfax, Iowa, USA, is now recycling old wind turbine blades and turning their materials into products that can be used in concrete, mortar and asphalt.
- Regen Fiber opened its production facility in Fairfax in 2024 and began production at the site.
Sources: Times of India