EDF to recycle turbine blades into fence posts, benches, and pathways

Stuart Stone
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Michelle Campbell-Robson, environmental manager at EDF power solutions UK (left), with Fiona Lindsey, co-founder and managing director at Reblade with the recycled blades – Credit: EDF power solutions UK
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Michelle Campbell-Robson, environmental manager at EDF power solutions UK (left), with Fiona Lindsey, co-founder and managing director at Reblade with the recycled blades – Credit: EDF power solutions UK

Energy giant teams up with Reblade to create sustainable boards, planks, and building materials from shredded turbine blades

EDF Power Solutions UK has unveiled plans for a new wind turbine blade recycling project, which seeks to transform decommissioned blades into fence posts, benches, community paths, and decking. Dubbed...

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