UM Chemist Eats Gummy Bears Made from Wind Turbine Blade Resin

A University of Michigan chemist demonstrated a novel recycling method by converting a wind turbine blade into edible gummy bears, using a resin that dissolves in a potassium lactate solution safe for consumption. This establishes a proof-of-concept for circular recycling of composite materials, though scalability and commercial viability remain uncertain. The development is significant for advancing sustainable materials science.