The Economic Times

In 2025, Washington State researchers recycled wind-turbine blade waste into plastic; up to 70% of recovered GFRP was reused, while 83.5% of the resin matrix was degraded

Innovative researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking chemical technique to recycle decommissioned wind turbine blades. This process effectively decomposes the composite materials into usable plastic fragments that are stronger and stiffer than standard nylon. Such advancements serve as a vital answer to the increasing challenge of blade waste, with future designs potentially prioritizing recyclability right from their conceptual stages.