RECYCLING heroes who go the extra green mile to help save the environment are being sought for an eco-friendly competition.

Pencle Borough Council is on the look-out for recycling champions as part of its Cleaner, Greener, Safer campaign.

Each year 34,000 tonnes of household rubbish are produced in the borough, of which almost two thirds can be recycled.

One winner from each council area will be crowned recycling champions and receive a rucksack worth £40, made from recycled plastic bottles.