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LM Wind Power to produce zero waste rotor blades by 2030
Official Press Release GE Renewable Energy:
Towards circular wind turbines: LM Wind Power to produce zero waste blades by 2030
The company will reuse, repurpose, recycle or recover all the excess materials from manufacturing of blades, giving up on landfilling and incineration as waste management solutions / It will also partner with its suppliers to prevent waste in blade manufacturing, which today accounts for nearly one third of LM Wind Power’s operational carbon footprint / Zero waste blades represent a significant step forward on the industry’s circularity ambitions.
LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business, announces today that it will produce zero waste blades by 2030, a significant milestone for the industry as it seeks to reduce the carbon footprint of its products. The commitment represents a step forward in the company’s sustainability journey after becoming the first carbon... ... More: Official Press Release GE Renewable Energy
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