Sunderland schools win cash prizes for recycling efforts

Two Sunderland schools have netted cash prizes for their recycling efforts.
More than 5,800 pupils in 40 primary schools across the city have been involved in recycling roadshows and assemblies as part of a year-long project run by Sunderland City Council.
Now Broadway Junior School and East Rainton Primary School have shared the £1000 prize fund after they got the most pupils and parents involved in a drive to improve recycling habits.
In assemblies, pupils were told how important it was to put the right rubbish in the right bin, taking part in quizzes and games to remind them what goes in... read more