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Jun 22nd, 2008 by Will Potter
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*”Domestic Terrorist” Apron
“Domestic.” Terrorist. Get it? There’s nothing funny about the FBI labeling environmental and animal advocates the “number one domestic terrorism threat.” But with the Feds attempting to infiltrate vegan potlucks, why not accessorize?
Kim is shown here being a great sport and glamming up the “Green Scare.” These black aprons, screenprinted with green ink, have pockets and an adjustable strap. Happy “terrorizing”! (But be careful in the kitchen. Did you know tofu makes you gay?)
$20. FREE SHIPPING.
*Stickers
Only the latest cutting-edge technology from GreenIsTheNewRed.com: stick ‘em on things. They’re not really for “sale,” just make a donation and we’ll send you some. 
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Hello everyone. Here’s my thing with this whole merchandise idea- and I absolutely mean this politely. But I have a lot of concerns about the popular use of selling items to earn money- which is not to say that everyone goes about it the same way- but I guess my thinking is that at the end of the day the real winners are often the producers of the products. Perhaps it is just ingrained in our culture that we have to “get” something before we support something, and we can see the impact of that thinking in the form of wasteful calendars and free address labels. We can see that thinking with the big show at Wal Mart for earth day or the pink ribbon products for breast cancer that are often attached to products that contain carcinogens. I’m not likening it to THAT, and I think awareness is great. But I think it is important for people to get out of the habit of thinking that shopping is the answer to supporting things we believe in. Sometimes 1/4 or less of the money goes to the cause. This is a scenario that I think we might be wary of embracing.
Some would say that this thinking ties the hands of fundraisers. Nobody wants that. Not really. But we can perhaps use products with a statement about how much goes to the cause, who produces the product, an option to just send the profit and cut out the middlepeople.
Just my two-cents, after some appalling experiences with raising money and the truth behind it.
Lynn: Everything related to this website (the articles, design, audio/video, media outreach, publicity… everything) is volunteer based. Nobody has ever made any money off of this website, and in fact, I’ve personally taken on credit card debt to keep this project going, and even more debt to speak at grassroots political events when organizers can’t cover travel expenses.
If you have (feasible) suggestions on covering some of these expenses without selling anything, please share. Best, Will
I’m so glad this is available - I’ve been wanting one ever since I saw Isa wearing hers. I’m digging your model, too!
Hi, Kim!
[...] But back to New Jersey, home of HLS and setting for the infamous miscarriage of justice perpetrated against the SHAC7. As it happens, the very entertaining Strange Maps blog has just published an eerily cheery 1950s map showcasing all of New Jersey’s prisons as if they were tourist destinations. Another item for the new Green Is the New Red shop? [...]
Cute apron.
Like you, Will, I run websites that aren’t for profit. I am willing to donate my time and skills, but somethings cost money - like hosting. I think your apron idea is a good one - and fits with the theme and readership of this blog.
i <3 these aprons!
I don’t have a problem with this, as long as you need an apron, you may as well support a good cause, but I do hope this is made with organic cotton or hemp.
Would also like to know what the stickers are made of.
I absolutely love the idea. I will be buying one (or two) so I can use it at my job (we have a monthly cooking class) and I’ll have it in time to use when our family gets together to make tamales in December (me and my niece make Vegan ones of course). It’ll be a good conversation starter (I swear when I tell people about the FBI and vegan potlucks, they think I’m exaggerating).
P.S.
Is the “greenisthenewred.com” website address printed on it?
We decided to leave off the website address, thinking it would be a conversation starter exactly like you said (plus they ended up looking a lot better this way, and costing less to print) . That’s great you’ll put them to use at your work! And I want a tamale!
did the person who said we shouldn’t have to buy something to show our support follow up her post with a nice donation to this site?
can’t wait to get our apron, thanks for making something fun and engaging will.
Thanks Josh! Since selling stuff on this site apparently makes me a “capitalist,” I’ll live up to the rep by encouraging everyone to check out your store, Herbivore, and CONSUME CONSUME CONSUME.
It’s not about the ideological ramifications of selling items for a profit. How are you shipping these goods to people? Are these items made in factories that pollute the environment and employ underpaid workers who commute to their job in a car? Do you use gas to ship them to a secondary location? How are they being shipped to the customers? Are they being wrapped in plastic? Is your entire website promoting green living while trashing the earth?
Chloe: I have no idea how the people who made these aprons commute to their job. And “trashing the earth”? Let’s get a grip on reality, here.
It’s easy to nitpick and shake fingers, it’s much harder to actually make positive contributions that help bring about change.
I’ll reiterate my request that if you, or anyone, have feasible suggestions of ways to cover basic operating costs without selling anything, please let me know.
Until then:
This will be the last response I post to negative comments in this thread. If you feel it is appropriate to issue condemnations of me or this site, and the production of 100 silly aprons, go right ahead. However, this is an all-volunteer project, and we feel there are more pressing tasks at hand.
Best,
Will Potter
red s still RED….
It’s hard for me to see the Apron because of the very sexy lady wearing it.
I don’t think selling stuff on your site makes you a “capitalist” if you do it in order to keep the site up and running. To me a Capitalist is someone or a corporation that’s out to make a profit, and does so even if it exploits others in some way.
I realise that this is a non-for-profit site. Having said that, I also believe that since we all have to do something to support ourselves, why not make it something that you feel will create positive change in the world? Even if the aprons were being sold for profit, I don’t see anything wrong with that.
However I completely agree with what MCR said and I’m also concerned:
“I don’t have a problem with this, as long as you need an apron, you may as well support a good cause, but I do hope this is made with organic cotton or hemp.
Would also like to know what the stickers are made of.” -MCR
I just wanted to pop by and say thank you! I received my apron so quickly and just in time to make tempeh enchiladas. (iMuy domestico!) Thank you!
Glad you like it Mel!
Those enchiladas sound so good right now. (And a margarita or two!)