The Cricket Gear Reuse Project is a hit for six as summer comes to an end.

The pilot scheme organised in collaboration with Rowledge and Farnham Cricket Clubs helped redistribute 180 items of gear and clothing in good condition. Helping people get into cricket, who may not be able to afford an expensive kit.

The scheme is supported by the Surrey Cricket Foundation and by University for the Creative Arts Sustainable Design Centre in Farnham.

The story of the project was how reused gear helped an Afghan Refugee at Whitehill and Bordon Cricket Club. Gualaqa Nawid fled Afghanistan with his family to the UK and now lives in Bordon. He was a beneficiary of the scheme after having no choice but to leave his gear behind.

Work is also progressing with the UCA’s innovative vegan leather project, with a patent being submitted after trials and tests with players refined the product into a workable and practical addition.

The sustainable design centre showed off their vegan leather at The Oval cricket ground during the Surrey County Cricket’s sustainabiliT-20 game.

Eyes were drawn to the innovation and the event including curiosity from major cricket brands such as Kookaburra. The project is led by the director of the UCA Centre for Sustainable Design, Professor Martin Charter and supported by the Surrey Cricket Foundation.

The success of the project has prompted early plans for the scheme to return next year for the 24-25 cricket season. Find out more at: www.cfsd.org.uk/projects/cgr.