Is New Technology Making Used Wind Turbine Blades Recyclable?

Not that long ago, a story popular in certain political circles was pointing out the challenge that comes with landfilling and disposing of wind-turbine blades at the end of their lives. With over 60,000 turbines across the country, and blades more than 100 feet long, it’s no small problem. But fast forward a couple of years and we’re starting to see the innovation of the private sector deliver solutions.

Get the full story of a green-energy source getting a bit greener now that its getting a handle on its waste stream from the Cedar Rapids Gazette. And why does it matter in Minot? Our economy is buffeted by energy from coal, oil, and wind, but one of those is greener than the others.

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Brittney J. Miller, Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Josh Wolsky

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