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Decommissioned Wind Turbine Blades Recycled Into Cement and Bridges in Missouri

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A plant in Missouri is finding new uses for decommissioned wind turbine blades, moving away from the longstanding practice of landfill disposal. The large fiberglass structures are being shredded and used as feedstock in cement production. In addition, some blades are being repurposed through innovative design into functional pedestrian bridges. These efforts represent a growing trend in sustainable waste management for the wind energy industry. Experts note that while the initiatives are promising, they mark only the early stages of addressing the broader blade disposal challenge.

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