Food, Pleasure and Science

Blog   |   by Kim   |   December 30, 2008

The Power of Activism and an Engaged Citizenry: An Interview with Liz Barratt-Brown

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   May 28, 2012

Barratt-Brown talks about her lifelong work as an environmental campaigner, and her more recent roles as a tar sands activist and olive oil farmer.

America the Possible: Manifesto for a New Economy

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   September 10, 2012

Learn how transformative change can lead us beyond ruthless capitalism to a new system of political economy.

Excerpt: "Creating Community as We Grow Older"

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   November 4, 2014

Beth Baker's new book tackles the issues of community and aging in place, showing how neighbors can support one another as they grow older together.

Tackling the Twin Threats of Population and Consumption: An Interview with Robert Engelman

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   February 23, 2012

The new head of Worldwatch says we need to address both population growth and rising consumption if we hope to bring about a more sustainable world.

Want to Volunteer in Public Health? Here's How to Get Started

Blog   |   by PublicHealth.org staff   |   February 13, 2015

PublicHealth.org just published a handy new guide to volunteering in public health. Check it out!

Josef Beery: Connecting Community Through Art and Books

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   December 11, 2012

Beery talks with us about his efforts to broaden the dialogue around sharing, simplicity, and community connection.

Governments Promote Planned Obsolescence, Too

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   September 17, 2012

Government policies that push people to replace their “outdated” stuff can result in significant resource waste.

Does Your Town Need a Happiness Initiative?

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   November 17, 2011

What if you could accurately measure the happiness of your community based on parameters like physical health, material well-being, and time balance?

Films Explore High-Consumption Lifestyles, Sustainable Solutions

Blog   |   by Mark Valentine   |   March 13, 2012

The recent SF Green Film Festival showcased more than 40 new films on sustainability themes.

"Fast Fashion" Isn't Just Trendy and Glamorous: It Has Consequences

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   May 12, 2013

Bangladesh is a heartbreaking reminder of the flip side of conscious consumption—and why we need to do better.

When Planning Family Vacations, Don’t Forget the Train

Blog   |   by Suzita Cochran   |   March 7, 2012

Traveling by train can be a magical alternative to the high-stress world of airports and Interstates.

Happy Generosity Day!

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 11, 2013

This Valentine's Day, instead of giving smarmy greeting cards and overpriced roses, why not commit to a simple act of kindness?

A Royal Role Model for the Sharing Economy?

Blog   |   by Mary Murphy   |   July 30, 2013

I would never call myself a crazed-British royalty follower, but I did just happen to be awake at 6:00 a.m. to watch Will and Kate’s wedding a few years back.

Giving Away Your "Declutter" to People Who Want It

Blog   |   by Dale S. Brown   |   May 28, 2012

Guest blogger Dale Brown offers tips on thoughtfully giving away things that you don’t need, rather than simply throwing them in the trash.