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The TU Bergakademie Freiberg, alongside the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Research and Technology, is developing a plasma-based recycling method for glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) to recover valuable materials from wind turbine blades and other components. The innovative process operates at over 5,000 degrees Celsius, producing glass and synthesis gas for chemical production. The project, named Plas4Plas, aims to minimize CO₂ emissions and enhance sustainability in material recovery and is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation until August 2029.