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What Happens to Wind Turbine Blades at the End of Their Life Cycle?

Union of Concerned Scientists

While today’s carbon fiber and fiberglass require lots of energ y to produce and are hard to recycle , incorporating more bio-materials into their composites and developing new recycling technologies can reduce their footprint. Can wind turbine blades be recycled? Source: ShellASP/Wikimedia Commons.

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WBA Assesses World’s 350 Most Influential Food/Agriculture Companies On Sustainability Commitments

Environmental Leader

Launched in 2018, the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) identified seven transformations needed to take place to put society and the worldwide economy on a more sustainable path aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more ».

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WBA Assesses World’s 350 Most Influential Food/Agriculture Companies On Sustainability Commitments

Environmental Leader

Launched in 2018, the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) identified seven transformations needed to take place to put society and the worldwide economy on a more sustainable path aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more ».

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New Allegheny County Sustainability Report Provides Overview Of Efforts Since 2009

PA Environment Daily

“When I first took office, our efforts around sustainability consisted of one person in the manager’s office. Over the last decade, we have invested in hydropower and alternative fuel and electric vehicles, improved our stormwater management, and practiced sustainable development,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.

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125 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

20: Using Land From Cities To Farms To Increase Sustainability , 4:00 p.m. -- North Branch Land Trust: Jan. 20 RiverWatch Video Report -- Post-Gazette: PA Farmers Turning To No-Till Farming Focusing On Bottom Line, Human Health -- Penn State Extension Conservation Cornerstone: Jan.

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39 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Wolf: Releases 2021 Update To PA Climate Action Plan, Calls For Statewide Action Now On Climate Change [PaEN] -- Senate, House Members Call For Early Action On Bills To Require State To Reach 100% Renewable Energy Generation By 2050 [PaEN] -- DCNR: Announces Climate And Sustainability Plan Will Take Presque Isle State Park To Net Zero In Erie [PaEN] (..)

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September 27 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

Endowment For Forestry & Communities Seeking Proposals To Promote Sustainable Change In Working Forests Bay Journal: Pennsylvania Creates 35 Secret Sanctuaries To Protect Rare Plants PennDOT Accepting Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Applications Thru Nov. 9 In Beaver County PA Recycling Markets Center, Penn State, DEP Host Oct.