Afterwind recycles end‑of‑life glass fibre assets into circular advanced materials with full traceability. It enables manufacturers in advanced materials, renewable energy, and construction to recover and reuse glass and carbon fibres, PET/PVC foams, and resin powders while preserving original properties. The service reduces costs, CO₂ emissions, and supply‑chain risk, delivering stable, high‑quality circular materials that meet EU taxonomy and green targets.
Funding
$4.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The disposal of end-of-life wind turbine blades presents a significant environmental challenge due to the composite materials used. Traditional disposal methods, such as landfilling or incineration, do not facilitate material recovery, leading to waste and a missed opportunity for resource utilization.
Solution
Afterwind offers a closed-loop recycling process for glass fiber composites, initially focusing on decommissioned wind turbine blades. The company provides a traceable supply chain for recovered materials, transforming waste into valuable feedstock for industrial applications. By enabling the reuse of composite materials, Afterwind supports the circular economy within the renewable energy sector and beyond. The company is scaling its operations to serve a broader European market, providing permitted recycling capacity for substantial volumes of composite waste.
Target Audience
Afterwind targets wind energy asset owners and industrial manufacturers seeking sustainable disposal solutions for composite materials and a reliable source of recycled feedstock.
Features
- Patented chemical recycling process for glass fiber composites, enabling high-purity material recovery.
- End-to-end traceability of recycled materials, from source waste to final product.
- Capacity to process up to 10,000 tons of composite material annually.
- Focus on wind turbine blades as the primary feedstock, with potential for other composite waste streams.
- Development of recycled materials suitable for industrial manufacturing applications.
- European expansion planned to provide on-site and near-site recycling solutions.