Rachel Yates

Journalist, writer, campaigner and most of all, mum. Plastic Free Communities @sascampaigns | Chair @plasticfreepz | Curator @skewjackstories

[Hugo Tagholm @HugoSAS]

I’m looking for a brilliant person to lead the development of @sascampaigns community projects, which educate, train & empower hundreds of thousands of people. Applications for Head of Communities close this Wednesday. https://t.co/PH0OE2Y5UW
PS - the office views are great.

[Rachel Yates @r4yates]

✨ Super inspiring morning so far at the @sascampaigns #PlasticFreeCommunities conference. Currently hearing from @GreenpeaceUK’s Meena Rajput ✊

[Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns]

Day 2 of the #PlasticFreeCommunities Conference is underway! Today we'll be discussing some of the big projects we've got planned this year, and we've got some fantastic speakers lined up too. Stay tuned for live tweets. Find out more about PFC >> https://t.co/4fML2gzaVY

[Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns]

“It’s this relationship with the ocean that places us at the forefront of a changing climate.. We must learn that for success we must thrive as part of nature.” - #BelindaBaggs in Ocean & Climate Report >>> https://t.co/7fYYnSjqGa 📸 @jarrahlynch #OceanEmergency @surfers4climate

[Rachel Yates @r4yates]

As the hosts of #COP26, the UK government has a responsibility to make sure the ocean is at the forefront of climate negotiations. Join @sascampaigns in demanding the voice of the ocean is heard within the climate crisis: https://t.co/Pak916lok4

[Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns]

By raising our voices together, we’ve achieved great things for the climate over the years 📣👫 2020 was tough, but still we took huge steps to creating a greener future. 2021 must be the year we slash greenhouse gas emissions and get on track to net-zero. #TheTimeIsNow

[Rachel Yates @r4yates]

@CatrinaWriter Me too sometimes x But then if those who did, didn’t - who would? Keep on ✊ xxx

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

This is massive, and horrific. @NFUtweets is secretly lobbying the government to allow #neonicotinoid pesticides to be reintroduced after Brexit.
It tells its members: "Please refrain from sharing this on social media."
On the contrary, please RT.
https://t.co/Us25GkUppT

[Everyday Plastic @PlasticEveryday]

The govt. is investigating products claiming to be 'eco-friendly' that may mislead consumers. AKA GREENWASHING. They're looking for evidence – let's give it to them! Reply with packaging that features 🤔 green claims and we'll collate them all. How's this 41% less plastic @Tesco?

[Rachel Yates @r4yates]

@KatrinaNaomi He popped up by the rock railings just as I was getting in - was a big’n for sure! I pootled within quick get out distance JIC I saw him with my goggles 😆💙

[Rachel Yates @r4yates]

🏊‍♀️ Joined the sea swimming craze?
🏄 Seasoned Surfer?
💙 General sea-dunker & ocean-lover?

You need to read this 👉👉 https://t.co/8QupL0FfmJ

#EndSewagePollution #CleanSeas #ProtectTheOcean

[Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns]

How do you think the ocean and climate crisis will affect you and your lifestyle, if at all?

Follow the link to fill in the Ocean and Climate Survey to answer more questions like this. Make your voice heard and shout for the ocean >>> https://t.co/zX91kGUpVY

[Rachel Yates @r4yates]

A minute of murmuration

Today’s harbour swim gift 💙

#DailyGifts #BlueMind #ProtectWhatYouLove

[Rachel Yates @r4yates]

2/2 ... the only company in the area I can use says it isn’t taking requests for quotes? @happyenergy @piratefm #postcodelottery

[Rachel Yates @r4yates]

1/2 Hey @beisgovuk! Any update on how I access the #GreenHomesGrant in Cornwall? My nearest roof room insulation installer is in Wales so I looked at other things I could get done through local installers ...

https://t.co/rONKnva1vx

[Rachel Yates @r4yates]

A little of what goes on when not tweeting about plastic, sustainable communities and surf history 💙

#protectwhatyoulove #bluemind #wildswimming #sisterhood

[The Climate Coalition @TheCCoalition]

Do you want to see:
Jobs that benefit people and planet?👷‍♀️
Homes powered by clean energy? 🏡
Nature thrive? 🐝
So do we! Sign our declaration to tell Prime Minister @BorisJohnson #TheTimeIsNow for a healthy, greener, fairer future https://t.co/sjrJNu1qmI

[City to Sea @CitytoSea_]

"For decades, consumers have been led to believe that recycling plastic saves on waste. Unfortunately, it’s not true" 😑 https://t.co/5cQnFbJWh8

We've said it before & we'll keep saying it, recycling ISN'T the solution to our BIG plastic problem! Reducing HAS to be our priority!

[lucy siegle @lucysiegle]

Hey enviro men please also support the @BBCWomansHour #ourplanet power list 2020 dedicated to women bringing change in nature and climate. We’re asking for suggestions for names until midnight 6th October.