SPORTS PITCHES when it comes into the stadium . It is a very precise procedure , and we monitor every stage closely .
“ The pitch for this week ’ s FA Community Shield fixture came into the stadium on July 25 and has settled in nicely . After that it will be used for the Rugby League Challenge Final before concerts and events including AEW Elite Wrestling at the stadium .
“ The next step is to make the whole process sustainable with the old pitch going back into grassroots football .
“ At present the old pitch goes off to a production site where the grass , sand and plastic is separated . The grass decomposes naturally , and the sand is sent back to us so it can be re-used or sent out for use on grassroot pitches .
“ We are close to now finding a use for the plastic , whereby it can be melted down and used to produce equipment for sports teams . Eventually the whole process will be 100 % sustainable .”
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We had to test every stage of the process including the grow time , any potential damage during transport and how it reacts when it comes into the stadium . It is a very precise procedure , and we monitor every stage closely .
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