Each month, we feature an inspiring individual or individuals working wonders in their community. Do you know someone who has stepped up to solve a local problem or to create something special? Email ann.fotheringham@heraldandtimes.co.uk with the details.

This month, we catch up with the pupils of Sunnyside Primary in Craigend, who helped to kick-start nationwide awareness of anti-plastic initiatives and have now turned their attention to glitter….

Principal teacher Lisa Perrie told Streets Ahead last year: “We are a conservation school and our motto is ‘we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. There’s no-one better than young people when it comes to campaigning for or policing something - when they get the bit between their teeth, there is no stopping them, and our pupils are doing an incredible job.”

Sunnyside is one of around 100 Glasgow primaries, nurseries and Additional Learning Support (ASL) units which have signed up to the city council’s Schools Charter, backed by the Evening Times Streets Ahead campaign. The charter means schools pledge to complete at least three environmental tasks or projects a year.

Recently, they have turned their attention to glitter and its role in plastic pollution. A funny video made by pupils and the hashtag #sparkledebacle have had a great reaction on social media.

Primary, nursery and ASL schools wishing to adopt the Charter should contact Michael Hamilton, Senior Neighbourhood Improvement Officer at Community Safety Glasgow on 0141 276 7537 or email Michael.hamilton@glasgow.gov.uk

Follow #SparkleDebacle on Twitter to keep up-to-date with Sunnyside Primary’s campaign and show your support.