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Re:Vestas unveils solution to end landfill disposal for wind... by raphaelj on Wednesday February 08, 2023 @09:08PM (#34718855)
Is there a reason we couldn't grind the blades to sand-like pieces and use it as concrete material?
Re:Vestas unveils solution to end landfill disposal for wind... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday February 08, 2023 @10:41PM (#34719484)
You can, using the resulting output as insulation or feedstock for concrete. This is simply a more thorough solution.
Re:Vestas unveils solution to end landfill disposal for wind... by foobiekr on Thursday February 09, 2023 @02:38AM (#34720854)
When that concrete is later demolished, what new risks are we creating?
Re:Vestas unveils solution to end landfill disposal for wind... by glumreaper on Thursday February 09, 2023 @08:07PM (#34734243)
Grinding the blades to use as filler is indeed one of the downcycling routes currently in use for old blades. It is energy intensive and there is limited demand for the filler because it has to compete with other very low cost materials, so the economics are not usually favourable.