'Doesn't sound so bad now, does it?'
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By WND Staff
The report notes: "Gummy bears that were wind turbines in their past life may not sound too appetizing. But, what if it's edible and tastes like ordinary gummy bears? Doesn't sound so bad now, does it?"
The report concerns a "distinct turbine material" that later can be recycled into a new turbine blade, or many other products such as countertops, car taillights, diapers, "and even gummy bears."
"This innovation can have far-reaching consequences. Over the years, wind power has become an increasingly popular form of renewable energy. But, when it's time to replace the huge turbine blades that convert wind into electricity, disposal is an enormous problem," the report explained.
Bloomberg estimated in 2020 that some 8,000 wind turbines would be removed from service in each of the next few years.
So, the report said, the problem of disposal will be getting worse.
But the new idea offers options, it explains.
"Scientists presented the results of their study — the new composite resin suitable for making these behemoths — at the fall meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). A composite resin suitable for making wind turbine blades could be recycled into a variety of products, including these gummy bears," it said.