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Alternative Daily: This Is How Much the Average American Spends on Halloween
Blog | by Tamara Pearson | October 31, 2017
Casey Williams, a director of New Dream, an organization focused on transforming consumption habits for the wellbeing of people and planet, also talked to AD, and warned that these high spending levels and the general “accumulation of stuff” is having significant consequences for not just the environment, but also on “our own health and happiness.
Why I Took Up Biking Again as an Adult, and Never Looked Back
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | May 25, 2012
National Bike Month may be nearly over, but there’s no better time to jump on your bike than the present.
Living the Dream: Ashley Whittenberger of Cosmic Acres
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 6, 2013
A few years ago, Ashley Whittenberger decided to trade in her “mainstream McMansion on a half-acre of manicured hell" for a life of freedom and creativity.
Off the Pedestal: Creating a New Vision of Economic Growth
Blog | 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.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Benefits of a Shorter Workweek
Resources | by New Dream | October 18, 2013
In this infographic series, New Dream explores the ramifications of overworking on our health, happiness, and environment.
Helping Your Kids Give Back: 11 Fun Holiday Service Ideas for You and Your Family
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 6, 2012
Looking for ways to incorporate volunteering into your holiday season? It might just be your family’s favorite memory this year.
Spirit of Change Magazine: 15 Tips For Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays
Blog | by Shara Drew | December 1, 2017
If you want to make this year’s holidays more meaningful, memorable, and rejuvenating for your family, these 15 tips will help you opt out of the commercial hype and create a truly special celebration for your kids.
Local Food Hub Brings Fresh, Healthy Food to Virginia’s Heartland
Blog | by Kristen Suokko and Emily Manley | October 23, 2012
Charlottesville's Local Food Hub has a mission: to fix a broken food system by reconnecting local farmers, families, and food grown close to home.
Kicking the Bottled Water Habit: How I Started My Own Water Bottle Company
Blog | by Colton Weaver | August 12, 2015
A college senior shares his story of venturing into the unknown realm of entrepreneurship and product design to create a water bottle like no other.
iFixit.com: Boldly Empowering Us to Repair Stuff Ourselves
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | November 14, 2012
Through its clean, user-friendly interface, iFixit offers free manuals and advice for repairing thousands of different consumer products.
Reflections on a Resilient Family Road Trip
Blog | by April Roggio | June 10, 2015
We have returned! In total, we traveled through 23 states in about 34 days, in search of rural resilience, working landscapes, and grand adventures.
Living the Dream: Bea Johnson, Zero Waste Guru
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 22, 2016
Bea inspires a growing community to live simply and take a stance against needless waste.
Michelle & Jedd's Peace Corps Homecoming
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | October 27, 2014
In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Michelle and Jedd have used SoKind to reach out to their loved ones during an important time of transition in their lives.
New Dream 2018 Youth Fellows
Custom Pages | August 15, 2018