This week, it was a privilege to join our client Veolia North America and be among the first to see Nauticus ' new state-of-the-art exhibits before they open to the public during the museum’s Grand Opening at downtown Norfolk, Virginia’s beautiful waterfront! Alongside Congressman Bobby Scott and Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, yesterday’s event was the culmination of the museum’s multi-year Reimagine Nauticus campaign.
Because of this fantastic initiative, visitors have the opportunity to learn about the science and history of wind power – and through Veolia’s contributions, they can explore the recycling process up close, even seeing and feeling an actual wind turbine blade!
Since 2020, Veolia NA has been processing and recycling wind blades from domestic wind turbines. Today, this ground-breaking program has processed over 6,500 blades, a major milestone. Wind turbines need to be replaced every 20 years – and this solution avoids retiring blades in landfills, instead shredding them into small, confetti-like material which cuts carbon emissions at cement plants by nearly 30%.
The Nauticus team should be very proud of their STEM and educational programming – and if you find yourself in coastal VA soon, check out their wind blade exhibit!
Want to learn more about Veolia’s innovative wind turbine blade recycling process? Visit https://lnkd.in/ekbjEEAT