Turbines turning from wind to sustainable products
Northern Irish companies are developing methods to recycle decommissioned wind turbine blades to prevent them from ending up in landfills. Research suggests these materials can be repurposed for infrastructure projects like bridges.
Why it matters
As renewable energy infrastructure ages, finding sustainable disposal methods for non-recyclable components is critical for a true circular economy.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Louise Cullen Agriculture and environment correspondent, BBC News NI BBC Andrew Billingsley from Lurgan firm Plaswire Ltd said the company was "preventing the incineration of plastics" by turning old wind farm blades into other products When a renewable energy hero needs to be replaced, how do you maintain its green credentials?
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