CHILDREN from three primary schools in the Yorkshire Dales are encouraging their communities to recycle.
Pupils from Reeth, Gunnerside and Arkengarthdale are asking residents to make a pledge to recycle waste.
Each school is trying to generate as many pledges as possible by visiting friends, family and neighbours.
For each pledge received, Richmondshire District Council will give money for the schools to purchase goods made from recycled materials.
Councillor Jill McMullon, recycling champion for the district council, said: "It is important we get children into the habit of recycling as, once learnt, it should remain throughout adult life.
"Children are also very good at encouraging their parents to recycle, helping reduce the rubbish we throw away."
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