GjenKraft recycles composite waste, such as wind turbine blades, using thermal treatment to recover valuable materials like glass and carbon fibers, synthetic fuels, and carbon. This process provides an eco-friendly recycling solution that helps companies meet sustainability goals and comply with circular economy regulations.
Funding
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Problem
The disposal of composite waste, particularly wind turbine blades, presents a significant environmental challenge due to the difficulty in recycling these materials through conventional methods. This waste accumulates in landfills, contributing to environmental pollution and hindering the transition to a circular economy. Companies face increasing pressure to find sustainable solutions for managing composite waste to meet regulatory requirements and achieve sustainability goals.
Solution
Gjenkraft offers a thermo-chemical recycling process that converts composite waste, such as end-of-life wind turbine blades, into valuable raw materials. This innovative approach breaks down complex composite structures to recover high-quality glass and carbon fibers, as well as syngas, synthetic oils, gas, and carbon powder. The recovered materials can be reused in various industries, reducing the demand for virgin resources and minimizing waste. Gjenkraft's technology aligns with circular economy principles by maximizing material reuse and conserving natural resources through an emission-free recycling process. By providing a sustainable alternative to landfill disposal, Gjenkraft helps companies reduce waste management expenses and comply with environmental regulations.
Target Audience
Gjenkraft's primary customers are companies in the wind energy, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors seeking sustainable solutions for managing composite waste and sourcing recycled materials.
Features
- Novel thermo-chemical recycling process for breaking down complex composite materials
- Production of high-quality glass and carbon fibers suitable for reuse in manufacturing
- Recovery of syngas, synthetic oils, gas, and carbon powder as alternative resources
- Customized operations to produce materials with specific properties tailored to customer needs
- Emission-free recycling process minimizing environmental impact
- Alignment with EU and EEA regulations and circular economy policies