Wind turbine blades repurposed into bridges

Jennifer McKinley

School of Natural and Built Environment

Press/Media: Expert Comment

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QUB Re-Wind work was discussed in an article in the Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/wind-turbine-blade-recycle-bridge-b2418645.html

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/wind-turbine-blades-repurposed-into-bridges/ar-AA1hhgQj

Wind turbine blades repurposed into bridges. Re-Wind Network project could prevent millions of tonnes of landfill over the coming years by Anthony Cuthbertson, Tuesday 26 September 2023

Period	26 Sept 2023

Media coverage

Title	Wind turbine blades repurposed into bridges
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Independent
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	26/09/2023
Description	Wind turbine blades repurposed into bridges. Re-Wind Network project could prevent millions of tonnes of landfill over the coming years
Producer/Author	Anthony Cuthbertson
URL	https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/wind-turbine-blade-recycle-bridge-b2418645.html
Persons	Jennifer McKinley

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sustainability
wind energy
wind turbines
GIS
renewable energy

Wind turbine blades repurposed into bridges

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