WASTE and recycling officers at East Riding of Yorkshire Council are offering help to those doing green projects.

The project, called Operation Lifestyle, was started by Humberside Police, a partner of the council, in 1989 to offer challenges to ten to 16-year-olds to encourage citizenship, team spirit and reduce criminality by young people.

John Skidmore, of the council, said: “We are enthusiastic about assisting those taking part. This project helps everyone and helps foster a real community spirit.”

Entrants choosing projects with an environmental or recycling theme should phone the recycling hotline on 01482 395586.

For information about Operation Lifestyle, visit -humberside.police.uk/lifestyle.

The project is promoted in schools and participants work together in teams of two to five, choosing a project which shows they care about their local community.

The winning prize is a trip to Florida, including a visit to Disneyland. Other prizes include adventure holidays to France and Wales.