Spread the word

Raising awareness of the issue and spreading the campaign message are an essential part of the Upstream Battle to change littering behaviour and prevent marine litter at source. We need to build a critical mass of voices saying that we want to stop litter getting into our waterways.

Help us spread the word. We have a range of media for you to share with your community and supporters on your social media accounts, in your newsletters and blogs, on your noticeboards and at your events.  

Do you live or work beside a river? Get in touch with us and tell us what you think of the litter problem in your area. Are you already working to tackle litter? Do you know of a particular grotspot? Have photos you want to share? We would love to hear from you.

Email us: upstreambattle@keepscotlandbeautiful.org

Social media

You can help raise awareness of the journey of marine litter from source to sea through sharing messages on social media. We are using the hashtag #UpstreamBattle. There are social media cards below for you to download and share on your social media channel. You can click on the images below for options to share direct on your social media channel, or you can download each image using the arrow in the top right-hand corner. A suggested message you can share on your social media channel is:

80% of marine litter starts on land, so we need to tackle the problem from #SourcetoSea . Start today taking action to keep our waterways free from litter. #UpstreamBattle

These images are ideal for use on Twitter and Facebook social media channels.

These images are ideal for use on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram social media channels.

Videos

You can help raise awareness of the journey of marine litter from source to sea through sharing messages using these short videos. If you are sharing online please use the hashtag #UpstreamBattle. 

Posters

You can help raise awareness of the journey of marine litter from source to sea through sharing messages using these posters. Click on a poster to view and you will have the option to download by clicking on the arrow in the top right-hand corner.

A4 sized posters:

A3 sized posters:

External resources

There are lots of other organisations who also have resources you can use to help raise awareness. 

Music Video: Clōta's Song

Clōta’s Song is a collaboration between Sequoia and filmmaker Monika Smekot featuring music and text by Lisa Robertson. Created to highlight the themes of our Upstream Battle campaign, it considers our relationship with the Clyde from past to present through the eyes of mythological Celtic river goddess, Clōta. 

​Created as part of the project WATER MUSIC source to sea.