Discover smart ways to reduce your waste at Staffordshire’s County Show

This unique VR tour will transport visitors inside the county's state-of-the-art waste processing facility, offering a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how household waste becomes energy.

Staffordshire County Council and its partner Veolia will host an interactive stand where visitors can learn about how waste collected across the county that is difficult to recycle or compost can be turned into enough electricity to power 66,000 homes. Through state-of-the-art VR technology, visitors will get an immersive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Four Ashes Waste to Resource Facility, witnessing firsthand how this remarkable transformation takes place. 

Andrew Mynors, Staffordshire County Council's Cabinet member for Connectivity, said: "Our partnership with Veolia represents a significant step forward in sustainable waste management. Not only are we diverting 99% of waste from landfill, but we're also turning it into enough clean energy to power 66,000 local homes.

"This showcases Staffordshire's commitment to both environmental protection and innovative energy solutions. I encourage everyone to visit our stand and discover how small changes in their daily routines can make a big difference to our environment and their wallets."

Bring the whole family and enjoy interactive activities that make environmental awareness fun and accessible, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at the Staffordshire County Council and Veolia stand located at A18 & A19 at the county showground from 8am until 6pm.

Steve Mitchell, Regional Director for Staffordshire, Veolia UK, said: "Veolia is proud to operate the Waste to Resource facility on behalf of Staffordshire County Council, providing an essential disposal route for non-recyclable waste from Staffordshire's households. The introduction of virtual reality technology allows us to bring this fascinating process to life in an entirely new way. 

Visitors to our stand at the Staffordshire County Show will experience an immersive journey through the facility, seeing first-hand how we're transforming waste into sustainable energy for local homes. This innovative approach to public education demonstrates our commitment to making complex environmental processes accessible and engaging for everyone."

If any member of the local community isn’t attending the show but wants to tour the facility, more information to book a visit is available at staffordshire.veolia.co.uk.