Pupils at a County Durham school have been rewarded for their efforts to promote recycling.
The children at St Benet’s RC Primary School, in Ouston, took part in a competition to design posters earlier this year.
The posters were aimed at encouraging people to recycle at home and to help people understand what can be recycled and which recycling container should be used for different items.
The competition was part of Durham County Council’s Bin it Right campaign and the design by pupil Sophia Winship, 8, was chosen as the winner.
Sophia’s design has now been printed onto reusable cotton bags, which have been presented to all pupils and members of staff at the school.
The school also received a new litter bin – to help keep their school grounds tidy – which has Sophia’s winning design printed on the lid.
The bin is made from recycled plastic milk bottles and was donated by Marmax Products Ltd.
People can find out more about what they can recycle at www.durham.gov.uk/whatgoeswhere
