Vattenfall, Gjenkraft and EVI are using discarded wind turbine blades to create high-performance skis.
This project showcases the potential of circular economy principles and offers new inspiration to increase sustainability in the sports industry.
Vattenfall has placed an order for 15 pairs of skis with EVI, including alpine skis, carving skis, and one pair of race skis.
These skis, reinforced with carbon extracted from discarded turbine blades, will allow skiers of all levels to experience the potential of sustainable manufacturing.
Visitors of the World Cup Women’s slalom held on 8 March and 9 March in Are, Sweden, are invited to test the skis.
Next to the racetrack Vattenfall will set up a ski test for interested skiers.
“Circularity is essential to securing future resource needs, reducing costs, and achieving our sustainability targets,” said Gustav Frid, Environment & Sustainability Specialist at Vattenfall.
“By moving from a linear take-make-waste economy to a circular economy, we can close the loop and use materials again through recycling.
“This project perfectly illustrates how technology provides a sustainable alternative to traditional ski-making materials.
“We hope it will inspire others and foster new ideas for accelerating circularity.”