We’re pleased to announce the publication of the agenda and speakers for our online workshop From End-of-Life Blades to Circular Products – Technologies, Prototypes and Market Pathways.

This is REFRESH’s second stakeholder workshop and aims to present the latest progress of the project in advancing circular solutions for the recycling and re-manufacturing of wind turbine blades.

Building on the outcomes of the first workshop held on 17th November 2025, this event will shift the focus from recycling technologies to the downstream stages of the value chain, including eco-design strategies, prototype development, traceability systems, sustainability performance, and market uptake of recycled materials.

 

WORKSHOP AGENDA: 13th May 2026

Part 1

09:30- 09:45 | Introduction to REFRESH – objectives & concept, Daniel Grisenti, RINA

09:45 -10:15 | Scaling up recycling technologies: updates from partners (speakers tbc)

10:15-10:45 | New products from end-of-life wind turbine blades, Andrea Tinti, CETMA

10.45 | Break

Part 2 

11:15-11:30 | Fibre reinforced concrete 3D printing, Ruben Castano, TECNALIA

11:30-11:45 | Turning waste into assets through traceability, David Garcia, TECNALIA

11:45-12:00 | Sustainability analyses of processes and products, Ioana Muntean, RINA

12:00-12:15 | Developing markets for recycled materials, Anurag Bansal, ACCIONA & Raphael Pleynet, EuCIA

12:15-12:30 | Q&A

12:30-13:00 | Interactive session – from insights to action

Online participants are invited to contribute to a facilitated discussion and joint brainstorming session. This will focus on identifying key challenges, opportunities, and practical pathways for scaling up circular solutions and strengthening the market uptake of recycled materials.

 

Who should attend?

This workshop will provide insights relevant to stakeholders throughout the value chain: wind turbine manufacturers, blade manufacturers, decommissioning companies, recyclers, composite material suppliers & manufacturers, local government authorities, policymakers, universities and research centres, advocacy groups promoting renewable energy and environmental conservation, other EU-funded projects, investors, end-users of recycled materials (construction, automotive, marine …), journalists, …

This workshop will be held by REFRESH partners in person during the project’s M41 General Assembly and participants are invited to join remotely. 

WATCH THE WORKSHOP RECORDING ON THE REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL.