Recycling on a grand scale
Dear readers,
The growth of an industry also promises subsequent growth in the respective recycling industry, as long as it involves a tangible product. Renewable energies are very popular, as they are a means of achieving the CO2 reduction targets that have been set. Wind energy is one such form of energy and the number of wind turbines is increasing and the turbines themselves are getting bigger and bigger. If you come across a wing of one of these gigantic “windmills” on a heavy transport while driving on the highway, you can get a rough idea of the size and amount of material used in such a wind turbine. And there are usually a whole “pack” of them. These turbines are designed to last 30 years, but they are usually replaced earlier because more modern turbines are designed to produce electricity more efficiently. When recycling such systems, it is not only the huge quantities of material that pose a challenge, but also the complex mix of materials used to achieve stability and efficiency. Read the article “Economic solutions – recycling wind turbines” by Dr. Joachim Harder from page 55 onwards.
But it‘s not just wind turbines that are recycled in this issue of recovery; many other projects and products have also found their way into the magazine.
Have an interesting time
Dr. Petra Strunk, Editor-in-Chief, recovery Recycling Technology Worldwide
