Elicio’s headquarters in Ostend has had a major makeover. As part of the redesign, reusing wind turbine blades proved to be an interesting option, or rather, an absolute must!

The furniture installed in our office is made from decommissioned blades that were cut, repaired, and assembled with other materials such as wood.

The company GP Reblade works together with artists, architects, designers, and students to transform old turbine blades into innovative, attractive, and functional urban furniture.

And since the composite materials used in the blades are inherently highly weather‑resistant, the benches and tables are perfectly suited for outdoor use in the garden.

Up to 90% of a wind turbine can be easily recycled.

The remaining part mainly consists of the blades. These are made from composite materials, which are more difficult to recycle than concrete or steel. Even so, many solutions already exist, and the wind energy sector is making significant efforts to achieve 100% recyclability for wind turbines.

Various options for recycling blades are continuously being explored: they can be repaired to extend their lifespan, or, if still in good condition, given a second life on another turbine. There are also more creative ways to repurpose them and breathe new life into old blades, such as turning them into striking furniture to enhance office spaces.