The Eco-Schools Scotland project marks its 25th anniversary this year - a concept which has been embraced by pupils and teachers across Dumfries and Galloway.
The scheme was set up after the need for an educational, environmental programme was identified at a United Nations Conference.
Georgina Davies has more.
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Since 1994, Eco-schools in Scotland say they have empowered young people to create a sustainable future.
The project now engages 19.5 million children across 67 countries but Scotland - alongside Denmark, Germany and Greece - was one of the first countries to sign up.
Daniel Barrie is from Keep Scotland Beautiful, the charity that runs it. He says Eco-schools originally focused on local issues, like litter and dog fouling.
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Children have to follow a seven-step framework to be given a Green Flag award, which marks their commitment to eco-friendly initiatives.
Several schools in Dumfries and Galloway are Eco-schools, including Dalbeattie Primary, who have a large collection of flags.
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Dalbeattie Primary has also planted crocuses and measured rainfall to collect data as part of a national schools project, the Edina Trust.
The school also grew its own vegetables this year, and served them as soup to the whole school at their Harvest Festival.
Children from the Eco-committee say they’ve enjoyed being part of the environmental campaign.
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