A SCOTTISH rugby star enlisted the help of school kids to raise awareness about recycling.

Glasgow Warriors’ Stuart Hogg has teamed up with Zero Waste Scotland ahead of Recycle Week to encourage city residents to become ‘waste warriors’.

The sportsman was joined by primary four pupils from Oakgrove Primary School on Buchanan Street to show they are ready to take on the recycling challenge.

As part of Recycle Week, which takes place from September 25 to October 1, the organisation will be showing Glasgow residents the difference just one person can make.

Stuart said: “Being involved in Recycle Week has been an eye-opening and educational experience.

“While I try to do my part, there is always room for improvement.

“I was surprised by some of the statistics about recycling in Scotland and from now on I am determined to increase the amount I recycle at home and at work.

“Research shows its often younger males that haven’t got to grips with recycling yet, so I’m calling on guys across Scotland to get behind Recycle Week and be a waste warrior like me. If I can do it, you can too!”

Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Roseanna Cunningham, added:“By recycling more we can all help protect our environment and relieve pressure on scarce raw materials. Scotland has an ambitious target to reduce waste, with no more than 5 per cent of all waste to go to landfill by January 2021 and 70 per cent of waste recycled or prepared for reuse by 2025.

“Events such as Recycle Week highlight how easy it can be for individuals and businesses to play their part and keep products and materials in valuable use for longer. “