When a wind turbine reaches the end of its life after two or three decades, the giant blades attached to it usually end up in a landfill. That’s largely because of the materials that are used.

Wind turbines are built to last. Their tall bodies are topped with long fiberglass blades, some more than half a football field in length, made to withstand the harshest, windiest conditions.

A study by energy industry experts showed that an average wind turbine generator lasts around 25 to 75 years. A spokesperson for the wind farm mentioned in the post said its wind turbine ...