Composite materials used extensively in industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, and wind energy offer high strength and lightness, but they also present a major challenge at the end of their life. Most composites are difficult to recycle, often ending up as waste once their initial use is complete.

In a recent article published by EchoSciences Pays de la Loire, author Mohammad Jawad Berro of Icam, a RECREATE consortium partner, highlights how our initiative is developing new ways to give these materials a second life. Instead of destroying or grinding down the composites, we are exploring reshaping techniques that make it possible to reuse existing parts. For example, curved composite sections from wind turbine blades or boat hulls could be flattened and repurposed as panels for transport or construction applications.

This innovative process contributes to the circular economy by reducing waste, lowering energy use, and extending the lifespan of high-performance materials.

👉 Read the full article (in French) on EchoSciences Pays de la Loire: