Plastic Free July 2020
SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE
Let our communities, cities, and countries know that we continue to refuse single-use plastic. To join the campaign, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also follow our toolkit below for posts/tweets, images, and actions you can participate in and share on your own social media.
What’s in the pack?
Follow #BreakFreeFromPlastic on social media!
Hashtag
- #PlasticFreeJuly #JustRecovery #breakfreefromplastic #BetterNormal #NotDisposable #reusableispossible
QUICKLINKS
- Plastic Free July Landing Page
- Announcement Tweet you can Retweet
Hashtag
- #PlasticFreeJuly #JustRecovery #breakfreefromplastic #BetterNormal #NotDisposable #reusableispossible
QUICKLINKS
- Plastic Free July Landing Page
- Announcement Tweet you can Retweet
Sample tweets to use throughout July:
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- ◾ It’s Plastic Free July and I’m taking action with @brkfreeplastic to show that a life free from single-use plastic is still possible! Together, we will #BreakFreeFromPlastic by demanding governments & corporations take action. JOIN US: https://bit.ly/PFJULY2020
- ◾ This#PlasticFreeJuly, we voice the need for a #BetterNormal and a #JustRecovery by calling on governments and corporations to say no to single-use plastic. Follow @brkfreeplastic for updates. https://bit.ly/PFJULY2020
- ◾ This July, I commit to [insert something you commit to do, i.e. “refuse single-use plastic” or “wear reusable facemasks”] as part of a global movement to #BreakFreeFromPlastic. Follow @brkfreeplastic and join us: https://bit.ly/PFJULY2020
- ◾ [insert handle of family member or friend], will you commit to going plastic-free with me this July? Follow @brkfreeplastic for daily actions to take. Together, let’s #BreakFreeFromPlastic and show governments & corporations that a #BetterNormal free from unnecessary plastic is possible! https://bit.ly/PFJULY2020
Just Recovery Tweets You Can Follow:
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Week 1: July 1-4
Just Recovery Principle #1: Prioritize health for people and planet - ◾ For #PlasticFreeJuly, I’m showing off my reusable [facemask, bottle, bag] as a stand against single-use plastics. Our life and our future are #NotDisposable, and we deserve a #BetterNormal. Will you join me? Follow @brkfreeplastic. (https://bit.ly/2BrXWgF for more info)
- ◾ Switching to a reusable face mask or water bottle is one way individuals can work towards a plastic-free future, but we must also look at the biggest polluters – corporations. Join me in this quest for a #BetterNormal. Follow @brkfreeplastic and join us: bit.ly/PFJULY
Week 2: July 5-11
Just Recovery Principle #2: Invest in solutions not Bailouts - ◾ This #PlasticFreeJuly let’s imagine a future without #plasticpollution. Demand govts invest in sustainable economies & community empowerment instead of bailing out corporations. Sign the petition for #BreakFreeFromPlastic Pollution Act in the US 👉 https://p2a.co/wSts6sf
- ◾ This #PlasticFreeJuly, I commit to refuse single-use plastic. It’s time for lawmakers in [insert your country] to follow suit. @[insert handle of your local policymaker], will you join the movement to #BreakFreeFromPlastic?
Week 3: July 12-18
Just Recovery Principle #3: Replace single-use with sustainable systems - ◾ Hey @[a brand that banned reusables] and @[insert handle of your local government official] look, reusable is still possible. It’s time we #breakfreefromplastic because we a #JustRecovery! #PlasticFreeJuly [insert image of your reusable item]
- ◾ To truly have a #JustRecovery we must #breakfreefromplastic and replace single-use with REAL solutions like reuse and refill. Join #PlasticFreeJuly so we can show the world that reusable is possible!
Week 4: July 19-25
Just Recovery Principle #4: Demand corporate and government accountability - ◾ Hey @[brand] it’s #PlasticFreeJuly and you’re making it impossible because of your #ridiculouspackaging. Why don’t you join us as we #breakfreefromplastic and work towards a better, plastic-free future? [insert image of overkill/ridiculous plastic packaging]
- ◾ Businesses have a vital role in taking us to a world free from #plasticpollution. This #PlasticFreeJuly, will [insert name of business/corporation — go here for the top polluters according to the 2019 Global Brand Audit Report] commit to getting rid of single-use plastic and #BreakFreeFromPlastic?
Week 5: July 26 – 31
Just Recovery Principle #5: Engage in impacted communities - ◾ I dedicate this #PlasticFreeJuly to the frontline communities bearing the burden of the plastic pollution crisis. I commit to #breakfreefromplastic and continuing the fight for social and #environmentaljustice.
- ◾ #PlasticFreeJuly is just the start. We must continue to fight for the frontline communities bearing the burden of the plastic pollution crisis. Together, we can #breakfreefromplastic and raise the importance of #environmentaljustice.
- ◾ I commit to going beyond #PlasticFreeJuly and fighting against #plasticpollution. Let’s #breakfreefromplastic and strive for a brighter, more just future.
Sample Instagram/Facebook Posts to use throughout July:
On Instagram, please consider making ___ the link in your bio and tagging @BreakFreeFromPlastic
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- ◾ This #PlasticFreeJuly, we’re doing things a bit differently with our theme of #JustRecovery!
We’ll talk about the truths behind #plasticpollution, share actionable solutions, debunk myths, celebrate #breakfreefromplastic changemakers, and introduce our 5 Just Recovery Principles for a #BetterNormal. Join us by following @BreakFreeFromPlastic!
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- ◾ It’s Plastic Free July and I’m taking action by joining a global movement that shows that a life free from single-use plastic is still possible, starting with the refusal of disposable masks, and encouraging others to wear reusable ones instead. Together, we will #BreakFreeFromPlastic by holding governments and corporations accountable by taking swift action to end plastic pollution for good. Our lives, and our future are #NotDisposable. Join us! Follow @BreakFreeFromPlastic for updates and daily actions. https://bit.ly/PFJULY2020 #BreakFreeFromPlastic
- ◾ Join the movement to #BreakFreeFromPlastic! This July, say *no* to single-use plastic and show governments and corporations that a #BetterNormal is possible. Follow @BreakFreeFromPlastic for #justrecovery discussions all month: https://bit.ly/PFJULY2020
- ◾ This July, I commit to [insert something you commit to do, i.e. “refuse single-use plastic” or “make use of reusable masks”] as part of a global movement to #BreakFreeFromPlastic. We deserve a #BetterNormal and a #JustRecovery from Covid-19. Follow @BreakFreeFromPlastic and join us: https://bit.ly/PFJULY2020
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Just Recovery FB/IG Posts you can follow:
Week 1: July 1-4 |
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| Just Recovery Principle #1: Prioritize health for people and planet | |||
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Week 2: July 5-11 |
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| Just Recovery Principle #2: Invest in solutions not Bailouts | |||
Sign the petition demanding the US govt to junk the plastics industry bailout, and instead to prioritize the #BreakFreeFromPlastic Pollution Act of 2020. 👉 https://p2a.co/wSts6sf ◾ More than just skipping single-use plastic, for me #PlasticFreeJuly is about imagining a future without #plasticpollution. Join us in demanding governments invest in sustainable economies and community empowerment instead of bailing out corporations so we can truly have a #BetterNormal. Sign to ask US govt to junk the plastic industry bailout & prioritize the #BreakFreeFromPlastic Pollution Act 👉https://p2a.co/wSts6sf |
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Week 3: July 12-18 |
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| Just Recovery Principle #3: Replace single-use with sustainable systems | |||
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Week 4: July 19-25 |
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| Just Recovery Principle #4: Demand corporate and government accountability | |||
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