# Ocean Purity Petitons The Dirty Protest is a Petition Signed with Real Sewage By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-02-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dirty-protest References: [famouscampaigns](https://www.famouscampaigns.com/2024/02/a-literal-dirty-protest-a-petition-that-is-signed-with-real-sewage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-literal-dirty-protest-a-petition-that-is-signed-with-real-sewage) & [dirtyprotest.org](https://www.dirtyprotest.org/)  80% of the world's sewage is dumped untreated into our oceans and to bring attention to an issue that has gone unresolved for too long, The Dirty Protest was created. This petition against [sewage in the ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-no-space-campaign) is signed using untreated sewage from the ocean, highlighting the health risks posed to humans as well as ecosystems and marine life. The Dirty Protest invites people to sign the petition so that they will get their names will get printed using "Shit Ink,"—an ink made from sewage collected around drains pipes during spills. The printed signature will be delivered to the [responsible politician](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper) in the petition signer's country once local petition requirements are reached. And with a million signatures, The Dirty Protest will be delivered to the [European Parliament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-promotions) and other intergovernmental organizations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sewage-free Oceans Initiative:** Innovative campaigns like The Dirty Protest are raising awareness about the urgent need for cleaner oceans and sustainable sewage management practices. - **Shit Ink Advocacy:** The utilization of sewage-based ink in petitions signifies a unique approach to sparking public interest in environmental activism and policy change. - **Digital Activism Impact:** Online platforms facilitating large-scale petitions like The Dirty Protest demonstrate the power of digital activism in driving global environmental movements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Environmental Advocacy:** The rise of unconventional petition methods underscores the potential for disruptive innovation within the environmental advocacy sector. - **Sustainability Technology:** The development of sewage-based ink as a communication tool presents opportunities for innovation at the intersection of sustainability and technology. - **Digital Platforms for Social Causes:** Platforms supporting digital petitions are reshaping the landscape of social change initiatives and highlighting the need for tech-driven solutions in activism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md) - [Ocean-Themed Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamseas.md) - [Groundbreaking Ocean Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-largest-ocean-dispute.md) - [Public Hygiene Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-bathroom-global-challenge.md) - [Creative Protest Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-protests.md) - [Environmental Action Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-something-for-nothing.md) - [Clean Water CSR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-water-give-health.md) - [Water-Activated Book Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrating-book.md) - [Ocean-Conserving Hygiene Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finisterre.md)