Conservation Fashion - A Guide to the Species
As weird as it would be to walk around with name tags and a big sign explaining our interests, it sure would make it easier to find like-minded folks. You're at a cookout, or maybe volunteering to do a little park restoration work, and you wonder, "Does anyone else here love endangered animals, or are they all clean water folk?"
Hey, conservation people have cliques, too!
Of course, in a way we do self-identify, wearing message tees, hats with patches from National Parks, and flashing fancy logo water bottles. Us activist-types -- we like to raise awareness about heartfelt causes.
Endangered Animal Folks
I'm a proud member of this sub-genre, and in unguarded moments you may well find me wearing something that supports these groups:
(Photo by Orangutan Outreach)
The Sacred Rites of Rights
This mainly boils down to us (people) or them (animals):
Environment Savers
Sure animals are important, but they aren't much good without a habitat! These people are tuned into the world around them:
Naturally this is just a start. There are as many sub-genres of green people as stars in the CO2-filled sky, or fish in the rapidly acidifying ocean. And most are easy to categorize, if you just pay attention to the signs -- or read the message on their t-shirts. Maybe we'll get to tattoos next time.
Hey, conservation people have cliques, too!
Of course, in a way we do self-identify, wearing message tees, hats with patches from National Parks, and flashing fancy logo water bottles. Us activist-types -- we like to raise awareness about heartfelt causes.
Endangered Animal Folks
I'm a proud member of this sub-genre, and in unguarded moments you may well find me wearing something that supports these groups:
(Photo by Orangutan Outreach)
- Old school: You can get a hat with the iconic World Wildlife Fund panda with a $25 donation, although I prefer the very cool tote bag for $50!
- A little artsy: One of my favorites t-shirt designs comes from Orangutan Outreach. Because everyone loves orangutans and the graphics are even cool enough for non-nerds.
- Young but involved: It's never too early to get your kids, or grandkids, indoctrinated in the visual language of conservation! These sweet onsies from DodahDoodles are decorated with suitably adorable images of whales and tigers, and are great gate-way conservation apparel!
The Sacred Rites of Rights
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This mainly boils down to us (people) or them (animals):
- Animal rights people: Easy to spot, with a can of red paint, a worn "meat is murder" t-shirt and a necklace that says "Vegan" from the talented jewelers of PETA.
- People rights people: Even toddlers can protest poverty, in a tot-sized, organic "One" t-shirt not produced in a factory by a child worker.
Environment Savers
Sure animals are important, but they aren't much good without a habitat! These people are tuned into the world around them:
- Serious biologists and conservationists: An understated oatmeal colored t-shirt with green logo from the Nature Conservancy.
- The outdoorsy: Any self-respecting mountaineer carries his or her own BPA-free Appalachian Mountain Club water bottle -- even when merely trekking to the independent coffee shop.
- At least they're trying: There's an important message buried somewhere in this "Conserve water, drink beer!" t-shirt from Prank Place.
Naturally this is just a start. There are as many sub-genres of green people as stars in the CO2-filled sky, or fish in the rapidly acidifying ocean. And most are easy to categorize, if you just pay attention to the signs -- or read the message on their t-shirts. Maybe we'll get to tattoos next time.
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