Overview
The objective of this study is to investigate and quantify the benefits and burdens of cement co-processing as a waste treatment option. The study generates a data set for including these benefits and burdens in cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment calculations of glass fibre reinforced composite components (e.g. wind turbine blades, boats, profiles, automotive body panels). The study was conducted by SGS Intron B.V.
Findings
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Cement co-processing is both commercially and technically proven for treating end-of-life glass reinforced composite materials and can immediately be deployed at large scale. Cement co-processing could pave the way for other composites recycling technologies at various Technology Readiness Levels (TRL).
