Four heroic Torfaen residents have joined forces with recycling mascot Dan Can to promote green issues.
Bryan McDowell, 74, of Cwmbran; Chantel Daniels, 43, of Pontypool; Carlie Preston-Thomas, 13, of Pontypool and Callum Lewis, 8, of Blaenavon are now Torfaen Council recycling super heroes.
They were picked after a search to find local champions through council newspaper, Torfaen Talks, and the council's website.
The successful candidates will now use their powers of persuasion to spread the word about recycling and take part in promotional events.
"I wanted to join forces with Dan Can because I care about the future," said Mr McDowell. "I'm very passionate about recycling and I'm proud to live in an area that has such great green credentials."
Dan Can has helped Torfaen become the best recycling authority in South Wales- recycling 42 per cent of its waste.
Callum added: "We all love Dan Can and I can't wait to start super hero work by getting people to recycle as much as possible.
"Remember recycle if Dan Can you can."
Councillor John Cunningham, Executive Member for Operational Services, said he was delighted to have the heroes on board.
"Residents are already doing a fantastic job," he said. "But we're determined to push rates up further, and, I'm confident, that with the super heroes help, we can go from strength to strength."
Winners will be given a family ticket to Techniquest in Cardiff, a special t-shirt to wear and a compost bin.
The heroes will also appear in a cartoon strip that will be published on the Council's website and in Torfaen Talks.
For more information visit the Rubbish, Waste and Recycling| area of the website.