GREEN eco-warriors know that small changes make a big difference — and are making waves with their campaign to save the planet.

Youngsters' interest in the environment, particularly the sea, was sparked after reading the book Dear Greenpeace by Simon James.

And now Year One children at Church Road Primary School in Smithills have got onboard Sky's latest campaign to stop rubbish from polluting the oceans.

The broadcaster is highlighting how plastics and other types of pollution is affecting the planet in its Ocean Rescue initiative — and inspiring people to take action.

And they have drawn on their art and literacy skills to bring about change in their own school, urging their peers to recycle.

The children are now known as Ocean Heroes and are going to do all they can to stop marine life from dying from pollution. Sky News highlighted a stranded whale that died with a stomach full of plastic and how household rubbish is polluting 'every single part of our oceans, at every possible depth'.

Teacher Laura Amatt said: "It all started with a story. Year One enjoyed reading Dear Greenpeace By Simon James.

"After reading the story the children researched Greenpeace and wrote letters thanking them for all their hard work and made posters to go round the school reminding children to recycle plastic and protect our oceans."

She added: "Year One children read the news about the ‘plastic whale’ and wanted to become Ocean Heroes.

"So they came up with the idea to raise money by making badges and biscuits and selling them to the rest of the school for 20p each.

"All the Year One parents donated biscuits, icing and cake decorations so nothing was spent.

"The children raised £140. We are very proud of them.

"The money raised will go to Greenpeace to help protect our oceans."