The New Dream Blog
In our blog, we feature stories, tips, and commentary from contributors around the world on topics ranging from
consumerism and parenting to how to live a fuller life with less. Enjoy!
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Counter-Intuition 101: Why Recent Bad Economic News Means It’s Time for Working Less
by Juliet Schor | June 13, 2011
Reducing hours of work may seem counter-intuitive. But the historical record suggests it’s a smart move that will create a "triple dividend."
The Great Disruption: Why the Climate Crisis Will Bring On the End of Shopping and the Birth of a New World
by admin | June 8, 2011
In the coming years, “growth” will mean not quantity of stuff but quality and happiness of life. Yes, there is life after shopping.
Aloe Blacc Bucks Trend of Hip Hop Opulence
by Amy Curtis | June 7, 2011
Blacc's new album, Good Things, has been climbing the charts. But "Mr. Frugal" is not your typical hip hop artist.
Consumptionomics: Asia’s Role in Reshaping Capitalism and Saving the Planet
by New Dream | June 6, 2011
An Asian perspective on why the world simply cannot support two more consumption-driven Americas.
Off the Pedestal: Creating a New Vision of Economic Growth
by James Gustave Speth | June 3, 2011
A longtime environmental leader argues it’s time for the U.S. to reinvent its economy into one that focuses on sustaining communities, family life, and the natural world.
The Good Life: How to Create a Sustainable and Fulfilling Lifestyle
by New Dream | May 31, 2011
In The Good Life, author Sherry Ackerman shows how anyone can choose the journey to sustainability and a sensual, fun-filled life.
Beyond Green Consumerism
by Wendy Philleo | May 11, 2011
What we buy matters. But what we do matters more.
The Good Life: A Parable
by New Dream | May 9, 2011
Is the "good life" right in front of us and we're just missing it?
300 Years of Fossil Fuels in 300 Seconds
by New Dream | May 9, 2011
A great visualization of the past 300 years of fossil fuel use in just 300 seconds. That's about as concise as you're gonna get.
The Economics of Happiness
by New Dream | May 9, 2011
This powerful film documents how communities are coming together to build more sustainable local economies.
Let's Pollute!
by Erik Assadourian | May 9, 2011
Oscar-nominated "Let's Pollute!" spoofs a 1950s-style educational film, giving us information and advice on how to be better polluters. Through this clever reversal, the film holds a fire to our destructive consumer culture.
Start a Tool Library in Your Community
by Lisa Mastny | May 9, 2011
Join the sharing economy and help neighbors get the job done, cooperatively and cheaply.
True Wealth: A Plenitude Economy
by New Dream | May 6, 2011
In Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth, economist and New Dream board co-chair Juliet Schor offers a groundbreaking intellectual statement about the economics and sociology of ecological decline, suggesting a radical change in how we think about consumer goods, value, and ways to live.
It's Time for Millennium Consumption Goals
by Erik Assadourian | April 22, 2011
The Millennium Consumption Goals are moving forward—and thanks to all the great comments we received, they’re getting more nuanced too!