re3 partnership of Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham Boroughs has launched today a set of virtual tours of re3 waste facilities, including both Recycling Centres, as well as Material Recycling Facility. The new initiative provides users with the opportunity to explore Bracknell and Reading Recycling Centres and the re3 Material Recycling Facility through immersive 360⁰ views, accompanied by images, videos and interesting facts about the local waste management.
The virtual waste tours of Recycling Centres have been designed to familiarise visitors with the facilities, aiding them in better preparing for their visits, navigating efficiently around the sites, and alleviating any potential anxiety associated with such trips.
Furthermore, the virtual tour of the Material Recycling Facility has been developed to support the re3 public engagement program. Given the limited availability and age restrictions, only a select number of residents can visit the sorting facility. This virtual tour, therefore, allows a broader audience, especially schools, to experience an authentic behind-the-scenes look at how recycling is managed locally.
All tours are enriched with facts and advice, including site maps, photographs, videos, and 360-degree views of key areas, providing both aerial and internal perspectives of the facilities. Tours are mobile friendly and accessible via the re3 and councils’ websites as well as via Google Street View, enabling users to closely examine the facilities without leaving their homes.
In a joint comment:
Cllr Karen Rowland, Chair of the re3 Joint Waste Disposal Board and Reading Borough Council’s Lead Councillor for Environmental Services and Community Safety, Cllr Helen Purnell, Bracknell Forest Council’s Executive Member for the Environment and Community Cohesion and Cllr Ian Shenton, Wokingham Borough Council’s Executive Member for Environment, Sport and Leisure commented:
“This is exciting news, and we are hopeful that virtual tours will serve as an engaging and authentic educational experience, assisting residents in learning more about recycling. The virtual tours will not only fulfil the demand for detailed maps and guidance expressed in the recent User Satisfaction survey but also grant residents the unique opportunity to explore our recycling sorting facility from the comfort of their homes. We believe that by offering this behind-the-scenes perspective, residents will gain a deeper understanding of the recycling process and the positive impact their recycling efforts can have on the environment.”
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