# Insulting Eco-Bumper Stickers These NRDC Bumper Stickers Promote Eco-Awareness Through Insults By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nrdc-bumper-stickers References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/NRDC/1105413) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/joseuribe) I never thought of eco bumper stickers as funny until I saw these NRDC bumper stickers. Copywriter Jose Uribe and graphic designer Juan Silva have teamed up to create these bumper stickers aimed at getting people to support a cleaner Earth by [insulting their mothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-glow-up-shop). These NRDC bumper stickers are clever and smart, yet avoid laying blame on anyone like most [eco-bumper stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been) tend to do. I especially like the one that that that calls a mom a dirty "beach." Words that sound like swear words (but aren't) are always winning. I love the way these NRDC bumper stickers can appeal to those with lukewarm feelings about eco-activism like myself. Bumper stickers are definitely not enough to turn the tide in the war on climate change, but they're definitely a good start. After all, [clever advertising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-advertising-campaign) never hurt anyone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humorous Eco-messaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop humorous and clever messaging strategies to promote eco-awareness without laying blame. - **Alternative Activism Strategies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional methods, like insulting humor, to engage individuals with lukewarm feelings about eco-activism. - **Creative Bumper Sticker Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design visually appealing and clever bumper stickers that promote support for a cleaner Earth. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate humorous and unconventional advertising strategies to amplify eco-awareness campaigns. - **Environmental Activism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace alternative approaches, such as humor-based messaging, to engage a wider audience in environmental activism. - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create visually captivating bumper sticker designs that effectively convey eco-awareness messages using clever and witty elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md) - [Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-colombia.md) - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md) - [Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hijacks-competitors.md) - [Cheeky Hygiene Company Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-clean-you-can-kiss-it.md) - [Low-Waste Cleaning Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-of-clean.md) - [Cheeky Family-Friendly Swearing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youll-swear-by-them.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Cheeky Adult Wipe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodwipes-launched.md)