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[blades2build @blades2build]

🏛️✨ Beyond the Workshop: Exploring Aachen and Strengthening Connections! 🇩🇪♻️

🔎 Science brought us together, and Aachen gave us the perfect opportunity to connect beyond the workshop room! 🌍

👉 Following the successful completion of the first day of the BLADES2BUILD Workshop – “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions,” on 8 October 2026 at RWTH Aachen University, our participants enjoyed a wonderful guided city tour through the historic city of Aachen!

🏰 After a full day of insightful lectures, practical demonstrations and engaging discussions, the city tour offered a fantastic opportunity to discover Aachen's rich history, impressive architecture and cultural heritage.

🤝 Beyond sightseeing, it was a valuable occasion for informal networking, meaningful conversations and strengthening connections among participants in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

💚 At BLADES2BUILD, we believe that collaboration extends beyond scientific discussions. Sharing experiences, building relationships and exchanging ideas are equally important in advancing research, innovation and circular solutions.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful tour guide for making the experience so informative and enjoyable, and to all our participants for contributing to such a memorable evening!

✨ Great research connects people. Shared experiences build lasting collaborations!

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🌍♻️ From a Successful Workshop to New Scientific Achievements – BLADES2BUILD Keeps Advancing Circular Innovation! 🚀

📍 Following the successful completion of our BLADES2BUILD Workshop at RWTH Aachen University, we are excited to share another important milestone from the project: a new scientific publication exploring the recycling potential and reprocessing performance of shredded wind turbine blade waste in thermoplastic composites from the Eindhoven University of Technology! 🔬

💡 Can end-of-life wind turbine blades become high-performance materials that can be reprocessed multiple times without compromising their properties?

Our latest research brings us one step closer to answering this question!

The study investigates the effects of repeated reprocessing on shredded wind turbine blade (SWTB) waste-reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites, demonstrating promising opportunities for replacing virgin materials while maintaining excellent mechanical and thermal performance.

🔎 Key research highlights:

✅ Up to 50 wt.% recycled blade waste: Successful incorporation of shredded wind turbine blade waste into PP composites.

✅ Performance after multiple recycling cycles: Compatibilized composites demonstrated remarkable mechanical performance recovery even after three processing cycles.

✅ Improved material properties: Reprocessing enhanced fibre dispersion and fibre–matrix adhesion, contributing to improved mechanical performance.

✅ Enhanced thermal stability: Higher degradation temperatures and increased crystallinity were observed.

✅ Reduced dependence on virgin materials: The results demonstrate the potential to substitute 10–15 wt.% virgin glass fibres and 25–50 wt.% polypropylene while retaining comparable mechanical performance.

👏 Congratulations and sincere thanks to all the researchers Shashank Tumkur Karnick, Nataliya Lushnikova, David Hysi, Jos Brouwers and Florent Gauvin for their excellent scientific work and valuable contribution to the objectives of BLADES2BUILD!

✨ From knowledge exchange at our workshop to scientific breakthroughs in materials recycling, BLADES2BUILD continues turning research into practical circular solutions!

📖 Discover the publication: https://t.co/hLFiiNSMlO

Stay tuned for more innovations from the BLADES2BUILD project!

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🌍♻️ Two Inspiring Days, Valuable Knowledge Exchange and a Successful Conclusion to the BLADES2BUILD Workshop! 🎉

👉 We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the BLADES2BUILD Workshop – “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions,” held on 8–9 October 2026 at RWTH Aachen University, Germany! 🇩🇪

🔔 After an engaging first day dedicated to environmental compliance, regulatory frameworks, testing methods and occupational health and safety, our second and final day focused on sustainability, circularity and putting knowledge into practice by the Institute of Sustainability in Civil Engineering (INaB) at RWTH Aachen University! 🌱

📚 Throughout today's programme, participants had the opportunity to explore:

🌍 Sustainability Assessment – Methods & Tools, providing valuable insights into environmental performance evaluation.

♻️ Sustainability & Circularity, highlighting approaches towards more sustainable and resource-efficient material solutions.

📊 LCA in Practice, exploring case studies in circular materials and construction.

💻 Hands-on LCA Activities, bringing theory into practice through group work, interactive exercises and LCA software.

🤝 Interactive discussions and networking, encouraging meaningful exchanges of knowledge, experiences and ideas.

✨ What an incredible experience!

🔎 These days have been much more than a series of lectures and demonstrations. They have provided an excellent opportunity to connect academic expertise, practical knowledge and innovative approaches, strengthening collaboration towards a more circular and sustainable future for wind turbine blade materials.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, participants, organisers and the team at RWTH Aachen University for their invaluable contributions, enthusiasm and commitment to making this workshop such a wonderful experience!

💡 Your active participation, insightful discussions and collaborative spirit have been essential to its success.

💚 Together, we are turning knowledge into action and advancing the transition from end-of-life wind turbine blades to safe, sustainable and circular solutions!

🚀 The workshop may have come to an end, but our journey towards circular innovation continues!

🎇 Stay tuned for more updates from BLADES2BUILD!

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🌍♻️ A Successful First Full Day at the BLADES2BUILD Workshop in Aachen!

👉 Following yesterday’s welcome and networking session, we are delighted to share that 8 October marked the successful completion of the first full day of our BLADES2BUILD Workshop, “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions,” hosted at RWTH Aachen University, Germany! 🎉

🚀 We started the day with an introduction to the BLADES2BUILD project, delivered by Global Consulting Sustainability AS (GCS), the project's Dissemination & Communication (D&C) leader, highlighting the project's objectives, ongoing activities and contribution to advancing circular solutions for end-of-life wind turbine blades.

🔬 The programme continued with expert lectures, technical insights and practical demonstrations, addressing key aspects of environmental compliance and the safe, sustainable reuse of wind turbine blade materials by RWTH Aachen University and Institute of Building Materials Research at RWTH Aachen University (ibac).

Throughout the day, participants explored:

🔎 Regulatory frameworks for environmental compatibility and circular construction materials

⚖️ Relevant standards and testing principles for recycled materials

🧪 Practical demonstrations of testing concepts and leaching procedures

🔬 Analytical approaches for inorganic and organic substances

👷 Occupational health and safety considerations for processing recycled composites

💬 Engaging discussions and knowledge exchange on the challenges and opportunities of circular WTB solutions

🤝 A sincere thank you to all our speakers, participants and organisers for their valuable contributions, active engagement and enthusiasm throughout the day!

🏛️ And the day is not over yet! This evening, we will continue with a city tour of Aachen, offering a wonderful opportunity to discover the city, strengthen connections and enjoy further informal networking.

🚀 Tomorrow, 9 October, we continue! Our second day will focus on sustainability assessment, circularity, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), practical case studies and hands-on activities.

🎇 From environmental compliance to circular innovation — together, we are advancing sustainable solutions for wind turbine blade materials! 🌱

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🌿 The BLADES2BUILD Workshop has officially begun in Aachen!

👉 Today, we welcomed our participants at RWTH Aachen University for the early-registration and networking session, marking the start of our workshop “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions.” ♻️

It was a great opportunity to meet, connect and exchange first ideas before the full programme begins tomorrow.

🚀 Tomorrow, 8 October, we move into the heart of the workshop!

The first full day will bring together expert lectures, practical demonstrations and discussions, covering:

🔎 Regulatory frameworks for environmental compatibility

⚖️ Environmental requirements and relevant standards

🧪 Leaching tests and demonstration of testing concepts

🔬 Analysis of inorganic and organic substances

👷 Occupational health and safety

💬 Discussion and exchange on key regulatory, testing and safety considerations

And this is only the beginning — on 9 October, we continue with sustainability, circularity, LCA case studies, interactive activities and hands-on LCA work.

🤝 We are looking forward to two intensive days of learning, practical experience, discussion and knowledge exchange with all our participants.

Welcome to BLADES2BUILD in Aachen — tomorrow, the full programme begins! 🌍♻️

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🚨 LAST DAY TO REGISTER! 🚨

There is still one final chance to join us at the BLADES2BUILD Workshop – “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions”!

📅 8–9 October 2026

📍 RWTH Aachen University | Aachen, Germany
👉 Registration closes today, so if you are working on composites, recycling, circular construction materials, sustainability, environmental assessment or LCA, now is the time to secure your place! ♻️

🔔 This is not just another workshop. Over two days, participants will move from knowledge to practical application through:

🔎 Regulatory pathways from end-of-life blades to recovered materials and construction products

🧪 Environmental compatibility, testing and analytical interpretation

👷 Occupational health & safety

🌱 Sustainability assessment methods and circularity

📊 LCA in practice with circular materials and construction case studies

💻 Hands-on LCA activities and group work

🤝 Interactive discussions and networking

📍 Less theory. More practice. Real application.

⏳ Registration closes TODAY – 6 October!

👉 Don’t miss your opportunity to join us in Aachen. Register now and be part of the transition from blade waste to safe, sustainable and circular solutions!

📃 https://t.co/FZz6J9GEvA

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🧪 Not just another workshop. Less theory. More practice. Real application.

💡 What if a workshop didn’t stop at presentations, but gave you the opportunity to see, discuss and apply the methods behind sustainable and circular solutions?

That is exactly what we are bringing to the BLADES2BUILD Workshop – “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions.” ♻️

📅 8–9 October 2026

📍 RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Over two days, we are moving from compliance to circularity — and from knowledge to hands-on application.

🔬 See testing approaches in practice

Explore leaching tests, analytical methods and the interpretation of environmental compatibility.

⚖️ Understand the regulatory pathway

Follow the journey from an end-of-life wind turbine blade to recovered material and construction product.

👷 Connect circularity with safety

Explore occupational health and safety considerations associated with processing recycled composite materials.

🌱 Go beyond environmental compliance

Discover sustainability assessment methods, circularity principles and their practical application.

💻 Get hands-on with LCA

Work with case studies, group activities and LCA software to put sustainability assessment into practice.

🤝 And, of course, there will be plenty of opportunities for discussion, interaction and networking throughout the workshop.

📍 This is not about simply listening. It is about understanding, experiencing, discussing and applying.

👉 There is still time to register: https://t.co/FZz6J9GEvA

#blades2build #windenergy #europeanunion #horizoneurope #innovation #project #energy #circulareconomy #recycle #reuse #repurpose #composites #decarbonisation #europe #europeancommission #sustainability #industry

[blades2build @blades2build]

♻️ Working on composites, recycling, circular construction materials, sustainability or LCA? Then join us in Aachen!

The BLADES2BUILD Workshop – “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions” is approaching, and registration is still open! 🌍

📅 8–9 October 2026

📍 RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Why participate? Because moving from end-of-life wind turbine blades to circular solutions requires much more than recycling alone.

Over two days, we will connect regulation, environmental testing, safety, sustainability and practical assessment through:

🔎 Regulatory pathways from waste to recovered material and construction product

🧪 Environmental compatibility, leaching tests and analytical interpretation

👷 Occupational health & safety for processing recycled materials

🌱 Sustainability assessment methods and tools

♻️ Circularity principles and practical applications

📊 LCA in practice, with circular materials and construction case studies

💻 Hands-on LCA activities and group work

🤝 Interactive discussions and opportunities to exchange knowledge with other participants

Whether you are a researcher, PhD candidate, student or academic professional working in composites, recycling, construction materials, environmental assessment or circular economy, this workshop offers an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and connect different aspects of circular material development.

💡 Two days. From compliance to circularity. From testing to hands-on application.

👉 There is still time to register — secure your place and join us at RWTH Aachen University!

📃 https://t.co/FZz6J9GEvA

#blades2build #windenergy #europeanunion #horizoneurope #innovation #project #energy #circulareconomy #recycle #reuse #repurpose #composites #decarbonisation #europe #europeancommission #sustainability #industry

[blades2build @blades2build]

🌱 Want to turn sustainability concepts into practical skills? Join us in Aachen!

👉 The BLADES2BUILD Workshop – “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions” is coming up on 8–9 October 2026 at RWTH Aachen University, and Day 2 will be all about putting sustainability and circularity into practice. ♻️

📅 On 9 October, participants will have the opportunity to explore:

🌍 Sustainability Assessment – Methods & Tools

Discover approaches for assessing sustainability and supporting more informed decisions for circular solutions.

♻️ Sustainability & Circularity

Explore key concepts and their role in developing more sustainable pathways for materials and construction.

📊 LCA in Practice

Work through case studies in circular materials and construction and discover how Life Cycle Assessment can be applied in practice.

💻 Hands-on LCA Session

Get practical experience through group work, presentations and hands-on use of LCA software.

🤝 And it’s not only about lectures! Interactive sessions, networking and discussions will create opportunities to exchange knowledge and connect with other participants.

📍 RWTH Aachen University, Germany

📅 8–9 October 2026

🚀 Learn. Discuss. Apply. Connect.

👉 Register now and join us in Aachen for two days dedicated to advancing environmentally compliant, sustainable and circular solutions for wind turbine blades!

📃 https://t.co/FZz6J9GEvA

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🔬 From testing to interpretation — and from safe processing to sustainable circular solutions.

📍 As we get closer to the BLADES2BUILD Workshop: “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions”, we are highlighting two more key thematic areas that will be explored during the event.

🧪 Demonstration & Analytical Interpretation

🔎 How do we move from test results to meaningful conclusions about the environmental compatibility of circular materials?

Participants will explore representative test set-ups, sample types and prepared eluates, together with analytical approaches including pH and electrical conductivity measurements, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, LC-MS and GC-MS. Particular attention will also be given to the interpretation of concentration, mass-related release and surface-related release.

👷 Occupational Health & Safety

Circularity must go hand in hand with safe processing and working conditions.

The workshop will address potential exposure during cutting, crushing, grinding, thermal treatment and chemical processing, considering dust, fibres, gases and vapours, as well as dermal or liquid contact.

The session will also introduce the relevant European occupational health and safety framework, including Directive 89/391/EEC, Directive 98/24/EC, EN 689 and EN 482, alongside the German implementation through GefStoffV, TRGS 402 and TRGS 900.

📅 8–9 October 2026

📍 RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

💡 Join us to connect scientific testing, analytical interpretation, occupational safety and circularity — essential elements for advancing safe and sustainable solutions for end-of-life wind turbine blades.

👉 Registration is open — secure your place and join us in Aachen!

📃 https://t.co/FZz6J9GEvA

#blades2build #windenergy #europeanunion #horizoneurope #innovation #project #energy #circulareconomy #recycle #reuse #repurpose #composites #decarbonisation #europe #europeancommission #sustainability #industry

[blades2build @blades2build]

🌍♻️ From end-of-life wind turbine blades to safe, compliant and circular construction solutions — do you know what the regulatory and environmental pathway looks like?

👉 The upcoming BLADES2BUILD Workshop – “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions” will take a closer look at exactly these challenges on 8–9 October 2026 at RWTH Aachen University.

🔎 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

How can an end-of-life wind turbine blade move from waste to recovered material and ultimately into a construction product?

📍 The workshop will explore the EU regulatory pathway, including waste status and classification, end-of-waste considerations and product entry. Particular attention will be given to national implementation in Germany, alongside selected European comparisons.

🧪 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY & RELEVANT STANDARDS

How do we demonstrate that recovered materials are environmentally compatible and suitable for their intended applications?

📍 Participants will gain insight into key testing approaches and standards, including DIN 19529, DIN EN 12457-4, DIN 19528, DIN EN 14429 and the DIN EN 16637 series, covering batch and pH-dependent leaching, column and percolation testing, product-side release routes and dynamic surface leaching.

💡 The workshop will connect regulation, environmental testing and circularity, providing a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge on the practical steps needed to advance circular WTB solutions responsibly.

📅 8–9 October 2026

📍 RWTH Aachen University, Germany

👉 Registration is open! Secure your place and join us in Aachen to explore how environmental compliance can become an enabler for circular innovation.

🔔 https://t.co/FZz6J9GEvA

#blades2build #windenergy #europeanunion #horizoneurope #innovation #project #energy #circulareconomy #recycle #reuse #repurpose #composites #decarbonisation #europe #europeancommission #sustainability #industry

[blades2build @blades2build]

🌍 BLADES2BUILD at PPI 2026 | Advancing Circularity in Composite Materials!
👉 We are pleased to share that BLADES2BUILD was represented at the 6th International Polymer Process Innovation Conference (PPI 2026), held from 1–4 September 2026, contributing to the international discussion on innovative and circular approaches for polymer and composite materials.

♻️ During Session 1: Recycling, Dionisis Semitekolos from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), @rnanolab , School of Chemical Engineering, delivered the keynote presentation:

🎤 “Engineering Circularity in Composite Structures: From End-of-Life Recycling to Reuse, Requalification and Value Retention”

📍 The keynote provided an excellent opportunity to disseminate BLADES2BUILD activities and results, highlighting pathways for transforming end-of-life composite materials from waste into valuable secondary resources and supporting their reuse and integration into new value chains.

💡 Through participation in international scientific events such as PPI 2026, BLADES2BUILD continues to strengthen knowledge exchange, expand its international visibility, and contribute to the transition towards a more circular and resource-efficient composites sector. 🌱♻️

🔔 Learn more about our project: https://t.co/ps5sxuZtPs

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[blades2build @blades2build]

📢 The agenda is here!

👉 We are excited to unveil the tentative programme for the upcoming BLADES2BUILD Workshop: “Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions”, taking place on 8–9 October 2026 at RWTH Aachen University! 🌍♻️

📍 Across two intensive days, the workshop will connect environmental compliance with sustainability and circularity, combining expert knowledge with practical demonstrations, case studies, interactive discussions and hands-on activities.

🔬 Participants will explore key topics including regulatory frameworks and environmental compatibility, relevant standards and testing principles, leaching tests, organic and inorganic substance analysis, occupational health and safety, sustainability and circularity assessment, LCA in practice, and circular materials for construction.

🧪 From test demonstrations and analytical approaches to hands-on LCA and group work, the programme is designed to move beyond theory and create a space for meaningful knowledge exchange around the safe and sustainable circular use of wind turbine blade materials.

📅 8–9 October 2026

📍 RWTH Aachen University

🤝 Early registration & networking: 7 October

👉 Check out the full agenda and register here to join us: https://t.co/FZz6J9GEvA

😊 Be part of the discussion on how we can move from environmental compliance to sustainability beyond compliance and accelerate circular solutions for wind turbine blades. 🌱

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🌍♻️ Ready to move beyond compliance and towards truly sustainable circular solutions for wind turbine blades?

Registration is now open for the upcoming BLADES2BUILD Workshop:

🌱 Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Beyond Compliance for Circular WTB Solutions!

📅 8–9 October 2026

📍 RWTH Aachen University

💡 This workshop will bring together academic expertise to explore a critical question for the circular use of wind turbine blade materials: How can we ensure that innovative circular solutions are not only technically feasible, but also environmentally compatible, safe and sustainable?

🔎 Key topics will include:

• Regulatory frameworks for environmental compatibility

• Relevant standards and testing principles

• 🧪 Live demonstration of leaching tests

• Analysis of organic and inorganic substances

• Occupational health and safety

💡 Expect expert insights, practical demonstrations, knowledge exchange and discussions focused on supporting the transition towards safe, compliant and sustainable circular solutions for wind turbine blade materials.

🎓 Bringing academic expertise together to advance knowledge, share best practices and contribute to the future of circular WTB solutions.

👉 Interested in joining us? Register now by scanning the QR code on the flyer or here: https://t.co/FZz6J9GEvA

📢 Places are limited — secure your participation and join us at RWTH Aachen University this October!

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[blades2build @blades2build]

📢 Missed the BLADES2BUILD Webinar? You can now catch up online!

📍 Following the successful BLADES2BUILD Webinar: From Wind Blades to Building Solutions, we are pleased to share that the webinar materials are now available to everyone.

📄 The presentation slides are now online, providing valuable insights into the latest research and innovations in recycling end-of-life wind turbine blades and transforming them into sustainable construction materials.

🎥 The full webinar recording is also available on the BLADES2BUILD YouTube channel, allowing you to revisit the presentations or watch them for the first time at your convenience.

👉 Discover how the BLADES2BUILD consortium is advancing:

♻️ Circular solutions for end-of-life wind turbine blades

🏗️ Innovative construction materials and applications

🌍 Sustainable and resource-efficient technologies

📊 Life Cycle Assessment and industrial-scale implementation

👉 Access the presentation slides on our website: https://t.co/wJBoihovJ4

🎬 Watch the webinar on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/7c6blsOrsK

🙏 A big thank you once again to our speakers and everyone who joined us live. We hope these resources continue to inspire collaboration and innovation towards a more circular future.

💡 Stay connected with BLADES2BUILD for more news, publications, and upcoming events!

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🎉 Reflecting on a successful BLADES2BUILD Webinar!

👉 Last week, the BLADES2BUILD consortium had the pleasure of welcoming more than 40 participants from academia, industry, and the wider circular economy community to our webinar, "From Wind Blades to Building Solutions."

🔔 The event highlighted the project's latest achievements in transforming end-of-life wind turbine blades into valuable resources for the construction sector, demonstrating how circular innovation can contribute to a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.

💡 Participants explored a wide range of topics, including:

♻️ Recycling and valorisation pathways for wind turbine blade waste

🏗️ Circular materials and innovative building products

🧱 Sustainable applications in cement, concrete, and asphalt

📊 Environmental performance and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

🏭 Scaling up innovative solutions from laboratory research to industrial implementation

📍 The webinar also provided an excellent opportunity for discussion and knowledge exchange, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in accelerating the transition towards a circular economy.

👏 A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers for sharing their expertise and to everyone who participated, engaged in the discussions, and contributed to making the event a success.

📱 We would also like to thank all attendees who completed our QR-code feedback survey. Your valuable feedback will help us continue improving our future dissemination and engagement activities.

🙏 Together, we are proving that innovation, collaboration, and circular thinking can transform today's waste into tomorrow's sustainable solutions. 👏

📣 Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming activities from BLADES2BUILD!

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🌍✈️ BLADES2BUILD was presented in Japan! 🇯🇵

👉 The BLADES2BUILD project was proudly presented at the 12th International Conference on the Environmental and Technical Implications of Construction with Alternative Materials (WASCON 2026), held in Fukuoka, Japan, from 18–21 May 2026.

📍 Our partner @TUeindhoven2 University of Technology – Ceren Duyal Kulak shared BLADES2BUILD’s work on transforming end-of-life wind turbine blades into valuable resources for sustainable construction.

💡 The participation in WASCON 2026 strengthened our international cooperation, fosters knowledge exchange, and creates new opportunities for cooperation with researchers and industry experts worldwide. Through these interactions, BLADES2BUILD continues to expand its international network and contribute to the global transition towards circular construction materials. 🤝♻️

📸 As part of the conference, participants also joined a technical visit to the Sorting Space of Municipal Solid Waste at the Seibu Incineration Plant in Fukuoka, gaining valuable insights into advanced waste sorting and management practices that support the transition to a circular economy.

🙏 Together, we continue to build international partnerships that drive innovation and accelerate the adoption of circular solutions for the construction industry!

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🚨 We're starting in just ONE HOUR!

🔔 The wait is almost over!

👉 Join us for the BLADES2BUILD Webinar: From Wind Blades to Building Solutions and discover how end-of-life wind turbine blades are being transformed into innovative, circular solutions for the construction sector.

💡 Don't miss the opportunity to hear about:

♻️ Recycling and valorisation of wind turbine blade waste

🏗️ Innovative construction materials and applications

🌍 Circular economy solutions for a more sustainable future

🏭 Industrial-scale implementation and Life Cycle Assessment

🕚 Starting in 1 hour!

📱 It's not too late to join!

📍 Simply scan the QR code to join directly or using the Microsoft Teams link below.

🔗 Join the webinar here:

https://t.co/rdPxlwsKkP

😊 We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the latest innovations from the BLADES2BUILD project! 👏

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[blades2build @blades2build]

🤝 Collaboration, knowledge exchange, and cross-project synergies are essential for accelerating Europe's circular transition. 💡

🎆 BLADES2BUILD was proud to participate in the Global Consulting Sustainability AS event, "Circular Economy for Advanced Construction Materials: Research Results and Pathways to Large-Scale Industrial Application," by our project Coordinator Ana Teresa Lima/DTU , where the project was presented to an audience of researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovation stakeholders. 🎇

📍 In addition to showcasing our innovative approach to transforming end-of-life wind turbine blades into valuable construction materials, BLADES2BUILD actively contributed to the panel discussion, sharing perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for bringing circular construction solutions from research to large-scale industrial implementation.

🔔 The event also offered an excellent opportunity to strengthen connections with fellow European initiatives, including CIRCULess and Plastics2Olefins.

Exchanging experiences, discussing complementary approaches, and exploring future collaboration opportunities are key to maximizing the impact of EU-funded research and accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy.

👏 A big thank you to Global Consulting Sustainability AS for organising this inspiring event and to all participants for the engaging discussions. Together, we are building stronger partnerships and driving innovation towards a more circular future. 🌍♻️

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