Sam Paakkonen
- Wind turbine blades are difficult to recycle because of their massive size and durable material.
- One company is the first in the US to shred the blades so they can be used as fuel in cement-making.
- Other researchers say the blades can be reused as bridges, cellphone towers, or fencing.
As America installs more wind turbines, a new waste problem is growing.
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