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No Impact Project Screening Spectacular

From December 7th-18th, Center for a New American Dream and the No Impact Project are bringing communities together to watch No Impact Man and discuss the impact of holiday spending on their lives and the environment.  If you would like to host a screening, please contact us today.  To find a screening near you, click here.

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New Simplify the Holidays 2009

New Dream's traditional book of holiday tips has been updated for 2009 with all-new gift ideas, decorating suggestions, reader submissions, and ideas for reducing waste.

Sometimes you don't need to spend anything to get something meaningful: download the free (with site registration) Simplify the Holidays guide and find out how. 

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Sponsor an RPN Membership

Green Your Corner of the World

Sponsor an RPN membership for your school, church, or local government. 

Whether you are a parent concerned about the cleaning products used in your child’s school, or a resident of a town that has a large fleet of automobiles, RPN can help with green purchasing information.

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Upcycled Decoration Contest

Thanks to all those who participated in the upcycled decoration contest! We had many great entries. We will announce the winners soon.

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Plan Your Alternative Gift Fair

It's not too early to begin planning for a simple, low-stress holiday. Want to make sure you don't get caught up in the rat race this year? See our free Alternative Gift Fair guide for step-by-step instructions, or browse the section in the Simplify the Holidays part of our site.

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Green Your Business, Green the Market

RPNThe Responsible Purchasing Network connects purchasers with the best practices, policies, and environmentally-preferable products. ; More...

Give and Receive from the Heart

Alternative Gift RegistryThe Alternative Gift Registry lets you celebrate occasions and your values. List non-material, homemade, second-hand, and environmentally-preferable gifts all in one place.   More...

Buy Less, Buy Smarter

Conscious Consumer MarketplaceThe Conscious Consumer Marketplace gives you the lowdown on green product categories, companies, and tips for keeping costs low by not buying at all.  More...

Dreaming the Dream

New DreamHelp us envision what the New American Dream will look like. More...