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Jake Hardy: 'The more you learn, the more complicated it gets'

Stuart Stone

Stuart Stone

28 November 2023 • 4 min read

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Founder of eco-football boot manufacturer Sokito, Jake Hardy, reveals the challenges involved in creating a circular product made from 100 per cent recycled and bio-based materials

The winner of Recycling Project of the Year at the 2023 Green Business Awards, Sokito is striving to create a football boot made from 100 per cent recycled and sustainable materials and tackle the 12.5...

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