YOUNG eco warriors have been decorated for their efforts in helping the environment in a scheme run by Clyde Shopping Centre.

Children from Kilbowie, Whitecrook, Our Holy Redeemer and Linnvale primary schools have been working hard on an environmental project set up by shopping centre management.

More than 120 proud pupils from a variety of classes packed into the retail venue’s square to receive certificates from shopping centre manager Andrew Forrester for their sterling efforts in recycling and protecting the local environment.

The project was supported by Scottish Business Resilience Centre and Network Rail, who have signed up for next year too with increased funding.

Clyde Shopping Centre’s eco programme involved the primary school children creating an ‘eco trail’, an outdoor area devoted to learning about the environment.

Nearby they built seven flower beds, produced their own food, and learned about compost and food waste. They were also taught about recycling card and plastic, as well as building bird and insect boxes.

Mr Forrester is aiming to extend the worthwhile scheme to more primary schools in its second year.

“We’ve learned a lot from this first year of running the scheme,” he told the Post. “Next year we’re hoping to run it again with more schools and additional funding.

“What we’ve been doing here is great for the community as it keeps everyone more environmentally aware. We want to get the message through to children because when they grow up we want them to be educated on recycling and being environmentally friendly.”