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Iowa's Renewablade Transforms Wind Turbine Waste Into Concrete

9/10/2025

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Renewablade, based in Iowa, recycles discarded wind turbine blades into concrete products, tackling recycling issues.
The company creates retaining wall blocks, highway barriers, and agricultural bunkers from processed blades.
CEO Megan Tjernagel highlights the environmental benefits of using recycled materials.
With blades needing replacement every 20 years, an estimated 2 million tons will be retired by 2050.
Renewablade plans to expand to the UK and Texas while seeking to attract more customers.

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Story summary

Renewablade, based in Iowa, recycles discarded wind turbine blades into concrete products, tackling recycling issues.
The company creates retaining wall blocks, highway barriers, and agricultural bunkers from processed blades.
CEO Megan Tjernagel highlights the environmental benefits of using recycled materials.
With blades needing replacement every 20 years, an estimated 2 million tons will be retired by 2050.
Renewablade plans to expand to the UK and Texas while seeking to attract more customers.