Children design eco-greenhouse

The greenhouse is due to be completed by the end of term

Primary school children in Devon are looking forward to growing fruit and vegetables in an eco-friendly greenhouse made from plastic bottles.

The pupils from Alphington Primary School have designed and constructed the greenhouse.

Building contractor Dean and Dyball helped pupils construct the timber frame. The children will finish the sides and roof with the clear bottles.

The 2,000 bottles were collected and prepared by pupils and their parents.

Teacher Phil Clarke said: "It was a brilliant project for the whole school to be involved with, especially Year 6 as they come to the end of their time at Alphington School."

The eco-greenhouse will play an important part in the children's education and school life for many years to come, he added.

The pupils will complete the construction by the end of term.

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