PRIMARY school pupils are taking pride in their community by designing poop scoops.
Children at Dene Valley Primary School, near Bishop Auckland, came up with ideas as part of The Pride in Wear Valley Campaign - a joint initiative by Wear Valley District Council and Groundwork West Durham.
Pride Campaign co-ordinator Joanne Morley discussed dog fouling and how it effects the environment.
She said: "The deputy headteacher told us that dog fouling in areas around the school was a particular problem and that is why we chose to look at that area with the children.
"I spent three sessions with them and they came up with some amazing ideas for poop scoops.
"They looked at older people who could not bend down to pick it up, recycling - all sorts really."
Parents were invited to the school yesterday where the children showed their designs and talked about the project.
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