Decathlon and UCA’s CfSD partner to develop circular protective cricket gear 

February 24th 2026, Farnham, Surrey, UK, and Bangalore, India. The cricket division of global sports goods manufacturer Decathlon has partnered with The Centre for Sustainable Design (CfSD) at University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Farnham, Surrey, UK, to reduce the amount of waste produced by cricket equipment, with an initial focus on protective cricket gear.… Read More Decathlon and UCA’s CfSD partner to develop circular protective cricket gear 

Survey: recreational cricketers show high levels of interest in cricket gear that’s repaired, refurbished or made from vegan leathers

Research  in England and Wales of more than 1600  recreational cricket players reveals the “surprising” findings that could “lead to cricket becoming greener, more circular and more aware of the need to change”  12-8-2024. Farnham, Surrey.  Recreational cricketers in England and Wales show high levels of interest in gear that’s been repaired or refurbished, or… Read More Survey: recreational cricketers show high levels of interest in cricket gear that’s repaired, refurbished or made from vegan leathers

“Great response” to cricket gear reuse project at Wandsworth’s Spencer Cricket Club

More than 100 cricket kit items donated for state schools in need, and disadvantaged groups and individuals, in the two weeks since launch of the project 02-05-2024.  A Cricket Gear Reuse (CGR) project at Wandsworth-based Spencer Cricket Club (CC) set up to cut the cost of cricket gear to zero, reduce waste and cut carbon… Read More “Great response” to cricket gear reuse project at Wandsworth’s Spencer Cricket Club

Cricket: white paper on sustainability, circularity and social equity in cricket published

Calls for action by the paper for cricket gear designers and manufacturers – and help for disadvantaged communities and state schools 18-10-2023. Sustainability and social equity in cricket are the focus of a white paper published today by The Centre for Sustainable Design (CfSD) at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Farnham, Surrey. The… Read More Cricket: white paper on sustainability, circularity and social equity in cricket published