A new interactive board game, designed to inspire children to become recycling champions, has been launched across North Yorkshire.

Rescue Me, developed under the Waste Resources Action Plan (WRAP), is being used by North Yorkshire Council’s waste prevention and recycling officers as part of a workshop for children aged seven to 11 to help make recycling fun.

The game introduces players to characters representing common recyclable materials - including Yogi the yogurt pot, Fitz the perfume bottle, Rey the trigger spray, Hube the toilet roll tube, and Dee Dee the deodorant.

North Yorkshire Council’s waste prevention officers, Michelle Bailes and Ariane Heap, said early feedback from the schools on the workshops already delivered has been "overwhelmingly positive."

Miss Bailes added: "The children absolutely love it.

"They become so engaged and it’s wonderful to see how much they are learning about recycling without even realising, they are having so much fun.

"Every move and interaction encourages the children to save our planet.

"By linking the game to practical actions, they not only learn about the materials that can be recycled but also develop a sense of responsibility for making those choices every day."

Rescue Me, which is based on Snakes and Ladders, is described as suitable for after-school clubs, Scout and Guide groups, and other community groups and eventsRescue Me, which is based on Snakes and Ladders, is described as suitable for after-school clubs, Scout and Guide groups, and other community groups and events (Image: Supplied)

Inspired by the classic game of Snakes and Ladders, Rescue Me players can climb towards "recycling heaven" with smart choices, or fall into the rubbish bin if they miss recycling opportunities.

Added extras include interactive word searches, stickers, and a rescue log for tracking recyclable items saved along the way.

The workshops, which are being delivered with the help of the North Yorkshire Rotters volunteer team, are free to book and are suitable for schools as well as after-school clubs, Scout and Guide groups, and other community groups and events.

To arrange a workshop, please email waste.campaigns@northyorks.gov.uk