Rage Against Rubbish

We're a group of kayakers who host a litter picking event each month along the #Bridgwater & #Taunton #Canal. Volunteers are always welcome! 🛶#RAR

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

Sit back, relax and enjoy a trip to the canal without opening your front door. Explore our library of videos, photos and stories, wherever you are: https://t.co/1qACmivNOg #LifesBetterByWater

📷 Foxton Locks

[Connected Planet Foundation @connected_cpf]

Amazing plastic bottle sculpture by a student at Teddington Secondary School. Powerful message to massively reduce our plastic bottle usage.
#refillrevolution

[Rage Against Rubbish @RageRubbish]

We’re hosting a #LitterPick on Saturday, Sept 19 around #BridgwaterDocks and Victoria Park. Find out more about it over on our website - https://t.co/AEu2u4JMLD 😊

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

Spending time by water can help you feel healthier and happier too. Our 2,000 miles of towpaths provide traffic-free walking routes, taking you from the city right into the countryside. Go for a waterside walk and feel the difference 🚶 https://t.co/uayY4pvpWl #LifesBetterByWater

[Matt D'Henin @mattdhenin]

Hi there @CanalRiverTrust I am looking for an eager Canal Boater to take part in a unique & independant documentary on how off-grid living effects the brain & wellbeing!🧠 Would you be able to RT to help me? Filming would be unobtrusive and casual 📽️ My DM's are open to everyone

[Keep Britain Tidy @KeepBritainTidy]

Never underestimate your ability to change the world. Your individual action has the power to spark a chain reaction and inspire others to do the same too! 💚🚮🙌 #GBSeptemberClean #LitterHeroes

[Rubbish Walks CIC @UKrubbishwalks]

If you are out and about in these tinder dry hot conditions and spot a littered glass bottle please dispose of it properly. They pose a massive fire risk! 👈🏻🔥🔥 #dontbeatosser

[Rubbish Walks CIC @UKrubbishwalks]

So many questions.

Like...

Why would anyone think it’s acceptable to drop #PPE? (Or any other litter for that matter).

Why use disposable masks when reusable are better and cheaper?

Why would you put others at risk by not disposing of your PPE properly?...

[Bridgwater Town Team @bwtownteam]

#EatOutToHelpOut in #Bridgwater town centre 🍴

#Enjoysummersafely

[Connected Planet Foundation @connected_cpf]

We love seeing lots of little ones on our plogs 😍

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this #timelapse of a beautiful day at Hungerford on the Kennet & Avon Canal. Notice the early morning light illuminating the canal and the calm reflections on the water #LifesBetterByWater.

[Rubbish Walks CIC @UKrubbishwalks]

If you choose to smoke please choose to use a bin or ashtray too.

We are drowning in #cigarettebutts. They are the most common form of litter on the planet. Every butt dropped is a risk to you, your loved ones and the planet. #1millionBUTTS #theworldisnotanashtray #notanashtray

[Keep Britain Tidy @KeepBritainTidy]

Pledging to do your own individual litter pick for the #GBSeptemberClean is a simple way to get involved in our campaign and help make a difference in your local community.
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​Pledge your support today, give as little as 15 minutes: https://t.co/yjdh71YHop

[Rubbish Walks CIC @UKrubbishwalks]

Unfortunately we don’t have a Deposit Return Scheme #DRS for plastic bottles and cans in #England. The government is due to implement a system by 2023. It needs to be sooner! #plasticpollution #dontbeatosser #litter #recycle

[CPRE, Campaign to Protect Rural England @CPRE]

It's going to be a scorcher today 🥵

Give your local birds and other wildlife a hand with some fresh water for drinking and bathing.

And make sure you leave a little at ground level for frogs and toads, and night-time visitors, such as hedgehogs. 🙏

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

One of the first lines of defence against global pollution is keeping our canals and rivers free of plastic and harmful waste. Take local action by supporting our work to remove plastic from our waterways. Become a Blue Guardian today 👉 https://t.co/j4KRwTcBGo

[Keep Britain Tidy @KeepBritainTidy]

Parks have been used and loved more than ever over the lockdown, but they’ve also seen some very anti-social behaviour. For parks staff and other park users, please be kind to our country's parks. #LoveParks #KeepItBinIt #KeepBritainTidy

[Rubbish Walks CIC @UKrubbishwalks]

Some people are really starting to take the PPE.

Picked up 50+ masks and 20+ gloves yesterday alone. I fear it’s going to get worse before it gets better. 😕😡🤬🤯👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻 #ppelitter #dontbeatosser #littersummit #dotherightthing #ppe

[Rage Against Rubbish @RageRubbish]

We often hear people state that there’s not enough bins, maybe reporting little problems will prompt a solution. Please if you see it, report it – thank you.🚮

[Rage Against Rubbish @RageRubbish]

During our recent crew #LitterPick, we noted that in areas where the bins were already full other #rubbish was strewn around the bin as if in an effort to say: ‘We would’ve disposed of rubbish in the bin if the bin had more room in it’.

[Rage Against Rubbish @RageRubbish]

By doing this, the council should learn of the need for more frequent bin checks and/or increase waste capacity at needed locations. And maybe also let them know of places were bins are needed.