ROCHDALE are breathing new life into old football kits, reducing waste and making a difference in the lives of vulnerable members of the local community.

The Greater Manchester club may be in the National League on the pitch, but an upcycling initiative to upholster chairs with old shirts has contributed to them being catapulted to seventh spot nationally in this year’s Green Football Cup at the time of writing.

The cup rewards actions by individuals and clubs which help the environment, as part of Green Football’s Great Save campaign, which this year is all about donating, selling, reusing or upcycling sports kit to save it from landfill.