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S2 Episode 5: Neil Smith founder of Charity Boots on changing lives one football boot at a time.
In the final episode of Season 2, the 5THREAD podcast welcomes Neil Smith, founder of Charity Boots. Charity Boots is a charitable initiative that collects unwanted, used, and new football boots and donates them to underprivileged children in the UK and around the world. In this episode, we explore the environmental impact of extending the life of football boots—complex, multi-component items that currently cannot be recycled.
Neil discusses the importance of reducing financial barriers to participation in sport by providing children with essential equipment and highlights the role of clubs and brands in promoting sustainability. From grassroots initiatives to large football clubs like Everton, Charity Boots makes a powerful case for community-driven environmental solutions.
If you're passionate about sustainability in sports or want to know how you can help keep football boots out of landfills, this episode is a must-listen!
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By Joanna CzutkownaIn the final episode of Season 2, the 5THREAD podcast welcomes Neil Smith, founder of Charity Boots. Charity Boots is a charitable initiative that collects unwanted, used, and new football boots and donates them to underprivileged children in the UK and around the world. In this episode, we explore the environmental impact of extending the life of football boots—complex, multi-component items that currently cannot be recycled.
Neil discusses the importance of reducing financial barriers to participation in sport by providing children with essential equipment and highlights the role of clubs and brands in promoting sustainability. From grassroots initiatives to large football clubs like Everton, Charity Boots makes a powerful case for community-driven environmental solutions.
If you're passionate about sustainability in sports or want to know how you can help keep football boots out of landfills, this episode is a must-listen!