More than a million plastic bottles and aluminium cans were collected during a supermarket's recycling pilot scheme across Greater Glasgow.

Lidl’s Return Scheme initiative, which began in February, offers cash rewards to people who bring in uncrushed, labelled PET plastic bottles or cans from any brand or retailer in exchange for 5p per item that can be redeemed against a shop or donated to charity.

Stores offering the service include Yoker and Anniesland. 

Since its launch, shoppers have claimed £47,000 in cashback vouchers in return for their recycling as well as raising £3,000 for STV Children’s Appeal.

This scheme is the first of its kind to operate citywide with all recycled material going on to be recycled into new plastic and aluminium products.

Marco Ivone, regional director for Scotland at Lidl, said: "Lidl’s Glasgow Return Scheme trial has only been running for 10 weeks and is already completely surpassing our expectations.

"Not only have our Glasgow customers helped us reach an astounding number of over 1 million bottles and cans returned, we have seen 94% of people using their vouchers in store, meaning customers are able to get tangible discounts on their weekly shop in exchange for increasing their recycling efforts.

"We are delighted to see how many people have been taking advantage of the scheme by using their cash reward vouchers to make their money go that little bit further so they can enjoy even more of Lidl’s high-quality produce."