7 Protest Tees For Every Environmentalist

We know that climate change is happening and that it is caused by humans. We also know that the effects of Climate change are occurring at an unprecedented rate. Our oceans and marine life are dying, ice is melting, the earth’s ozone layer is disappearing, our air is polluted, animals are losing their homes and their food sources, and people are barely surviving natural disasters. When it comes to placing blame for Climate change, it’s certainly easy to point fingers because so many are involved. However, we cannot wait around for change to happen. Protesting is a great way for communities of people to take a unified stand against Climate change!

Here are 7 reasons to get involved in environmental protests and sustainably-made activist tees to wear your cause!

1. It’s Your Right

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Free expression of beliefs is protected by the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution. Peaceful protesting is one of the most effective ways to Support a cause that you feel passionate about. Throughout history, people and communities have come together to publicly make their voices heard and stand up for what they believe in. Many times, this has sparked change within government policy and public opinion. Although organized protests may disrupt daily life by creating traffic jams or taking up public space, they are often necessary to create lasting change. 

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2. Hold Our Leaders Accountable

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Peaceful protests are a great tool to help achieve policy change. In the cases where politicians are elected based on public opinion, protests do a fantastic job of creating awareness surrounding an important topic such as climate change. As a result, the public can gain more awareness and knowledge about certain subjects and is more likely to show their Support by voting.

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3. A Safe Future For Generations To Come

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At the rate that things are going, Climate change is a clear threat to future generations. Approximately 710 million children are living in countries that have the highest risk of suffering because of Climate change. Natural disasters, air quality, worsening health, and rising temperatures are all of great concern for the future. Instead of leaving the planet’s problems for future generations, we can make changes now. By protesting and urging those in power to take the climate crisis seriously, you will be directly contributing to the improvement in quality of life for generations to come.

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4. It’s a Human Rights Issue

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As the climate crisis worsens, catastrophic weather events affect millions of people globally. When you protest Climate change, you are simultaneously standing up for human rights. Without a planet to live on, humanity would cease to exist. As much as politics and the economy are involved in this crisis, the fact is that many people around the world are left without access to basic human needs such as food, water, and shelter.

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5. Leading By Example

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By seeing protests, through one’s own eyes or the media, not only will people become more educated on important topics, but they will often find that they can relate with protesters, inspiring them to see the power they have to spark social change. The planet is something all of humanity has in common, and getting involved in environmental movements and protests, and raising awareness on social media will hopefully reach many others and inspire them to do the same.

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6. Raise Awareness For The General Public

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Our country has a long history of protests that have led to important social changes. As massive global protests and environmental movements continue to gain momentum around the world and information is integrated into social media, more people can get involved and educate themselves than ever before. Whether that’s through an infographic on a social media account, or walking in a peaceful protest, youth populations are becoming more involved than ever before.

7. Feeling of Community

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Protesting is a way for people with similar values and hopes to feel seen and make their voices heard. Many people around the world feel marginalized and powerless, and protests reinforce that they are not alone. Thousands of people coming together and fighting for the same cause can be incredibly empowering and effective in creating change.

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Easy Ways to Help the Planet:

• Eat Less Meat: Download Food Monster, the largest plant-based Recipe app on the App Store, to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy. You can also buy a hard or soft copy of our favorite vegan cookbooks.
• Reduce Your Fast Fashion Footprint: Take the initiative by standing up against fast fashion Pollution and supporting sustainable and circular brands like Tiny Rescue that raise awareness around important issues through recycled zero-waste clothing designed to be returned and remade over and over again.
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• Sign a Petition: Your voice matters! Help turn petitions into victories by signing the latest list of must-sign petitions to help people, animals, and the planet.
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• Do What You Can: Reduce waste, plant trees, eat local, travel responsibly, reuse stuff, say no to single-use plastics, recycle, vote smart, switch to cold water laundry, divest from fossil fuels, save water, shop wisely, Donate if you can, grow your food, volunteer, conserve energy, compost, and don’t forget about the microplastics and microbeads lurking in common household and personal care products!