Rise Above Plastics Month 2013
Sample Social Media Messaging
We’re excited to celebrate “Rise Above Plastics Month” and can use your help! Below are
sample social media posts that you can use to help promote “Rise Above Plastics Month” and
our “One Foot at a Time” challenge should you choose.
Please feel free to edit as you see fit, and add in information about your local event!
Things to keep in mind when posting:
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URL to “Rise Above Plastics Month” website – http://bit.ly/RapMonth13
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URL to OFAAT on “Rise Above Plastics Month” website - http://bit.ly/OneFoot13
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URL to 10 Ways on “Rise Above Plastics Month” website – http://bit.ly/Rap10Ways
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URL to Membership offering on “Rise Above Plastics Month” website –
http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
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Tags:
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@Surfrider
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@Teva
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@Firewireboards
Hashtags #:
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#RapMonth
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#OFAAT
Twitter Posts
Challenge yourself to be as #plastic free as possible this month! Here are 10 easy ways how
http://bit.ly/Rap10Ways
Reduce your plastic footprint in the spirit of #RapMonth. What’s #RapMonth? Learn here:
http://bit.ly/RapMonth13
Want to eliminate plastics from your daily routine? Check out these 10 easy ways to do so
http://bit.ly/Rap10Ways #RapMonth
Change things up- get rid of single-use plastic bags and bottles, treat yourself to nice
reusable ones http://bit.ly/RapJoin13 #RapMonth
In the spirit of #RapMonth, buy a @surfrider reusable water bottle & kick plastic bottles to
the curb http://bit.ly/152t1NF
Want to #RiseAbovePlastics? Take action this #RapMonth by putting an end to your use of
plastic grocery bags! http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Did you know that buying food in bulk would help reduce your plastic footprint?
http://bit.ly/Rap10Ways #RapMonth
This month @surfrider and @Teva are celebrating #RapMonth & challenging you to reducing
your plastic footprint http://bit.ly/RapMonth13
Plastics do not biodegrade – every piece of plastic that has ever been created still exists
today! http://bit.ly/RapMonth13 #RapMonth
Cleanup of plastic is costly. CA spends about $25 million annually to landfill discarded plastic
bags. http://bit.ly/RapMonth13 #RapMonth
It is estimated that Americans go through about 100 billion plastic bags a year
http://bit.ly/RapMonth13 #RapMonth
Up to 80% of the plastic in our oceans comes from land-based sources.
http://bit.ly/RapMonth13 #RapMonth
One Foot At A Time Messaging
Make a beach cleanup fun & enter out #OneFootAtATime contest. We challenge you to make
your trash into art: http://bit.ly/OneFoot13 #OFAAT
Remove one square foot of plastic pollution from your beach this weekend & enter our
#OFAAT contest: http://bit.ly/OneFoot13
#OneFootAtATime can be a fun contest for the whole family! Have you printed your
Halloween inspired foot yet? http://bit.ly/OneFoot13
Get crafty this Halloween with @Surfrider’s trash inspired art contest presented by @Teva,
learn more here: http://bit.ly/OneFoot13
Picking up trash can win you a @firewireboards & swag from @Teva. Enter #OFAAT & to turn
trash into art http://bit.ly/OneFoot13
It’s your last chance to enter to win gear from @Teva @firewireboards! Pick up trash. Create
some art. http://bit.ly/OneFoot13 #OFAAT
Which “foot” did you use for your trash art masterpiece? Check out all of the Halloweeninspired choices: http://bit.ly/OneFoot13 #OFAAT
Get your #OFAAT trash art masterpiece submitted before it’s too late! We know you want to
win that @firewireboards! http://bit.ly/OneFoot13
Turning your trash into art can win you this awesome @Teva and @Surfrider prize pack
http://bit.ly/OneFoot13 #OFAAT [twitpic of prize pack]
.@Teva and @surfrider want to see how you can turn your beach trash into a work of art:
http://bit.ly/OneFoot13 Time to get crafty! #OFAAT
Membership Offering
Trick or treating is right around the corner so be sure to get your @surfrider @ChicoBag in
time for Halloween! http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Join/renew your @surfrider membership for $35 and receive 2 special-edition @ChicoBag in
time for Halloween! http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Candy is pretty sweet… So are these @surfrider @ChicoBag – perfect for all of your
#Halloween festivities http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Last chance to get your 2 @surfrider @ChicoBag in time for #Halloween! Join or renew your
membership today http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
You know what would be scary this #Halloween? If you missed out on this @surfrider
@ChicoBag! Join or renew today: http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Get these special @surfrider @ChicoBag before it disappears! http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
You know what would go great with your #Halloween costume? These 2 special-edition
@surfrider @ChicoBag! http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Upgrade your trick or treating swag. Say goodbye to the boring pillowcase & hello to the
awesome @surfrider @ChicoBag! http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Enjoy these @surfrider @ChicoBag this #Halloween by joining or renewing your membership!
http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Be the envy of all trick or treaters this #Halloween with these @surfrider @ChicoBag
http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
There’s no tricks about it – joining or renewing your @surfrider membership is purely a treat
http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
.@Surfrider is offering a sweet treat this #Halloween for anyone who joins or renews their
membership. Check it out: http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Beware: Clicking this link will make you want to join or renew your @surfrider membership
http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
Facebook Posts
#RapMonth fact: It is estimated that Americans go through about 100 billion plastic bags a
year. Strive to reduce your plastic footprint this month and all yearlong:
http://bit.ly/RapMonth13
[plastics on the beach picture]
What is the importance of “Rise Above Plastics Month”? To prevent this picture from
becoming a reality. http://bit.ly/RapMonth13
[Surfrider Australia plastic ad]
Get green for Halloween by taking the challenge to reduce your plastic footprint. Here are
some easy ways to get you started: http://bit.ly/Rap10Ways
[image of plastics]
Have you read the spooky facts about plastics? There are 13 unlucky statistics that are sure to
make your hair stand up and your skin crawl. http://bit.ly/Rap10Ways
[image of dolphin with plastic]
One Foot At A Time
Get crafty this Halloween with our trash inspired art contest presented by Teva, One Foot At
A Time. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/OneFoot13
[picture of one of the foot templates]
Membership Offering
Trick or treating is right around the corner so be sure to join/renew your Surfrider Foundation
membership to get these special-edition Chico Bags in time for Halloween!
http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
[picture of the Chico Bag]
Candy is pretty sweet… But so are these special-edition Surfrider Foundation Chico Bags. They
are perfect for all of your Halloween festivities! http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
[picture of Chico Bag]
You know what would be scary this Halloween? Is if you missed out on these Surfrider
Foundation Chico Bags. Today’s your last chance to get it in time for the 31st!
http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
[picture of Chico Bag]
Upgrade your trick or treating swag. Say goodbye to the boring pillowcase & hello to the
awesome Surfrider Foundation Chico Bags by joining or renewing your membership!
http://bit.ly/RapJoin13
[picture of Chico Bag]