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How I Helped Set Up a Local Permaculture Park: Q&A with Neighborhood Challenge Winner Josh Dolan
Blog | by New Dream | January 5, 2016
Learn more about Dolan's effort to establish a Permaculture Park Project in Ithaca, New York.
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product
Blog | by Dave Evans | June 9, 2016
There are a few key things you can look for to give you a better idea of what kind of company you are supporting with your wallet.
The Good Life: A Parable
Blog | by New Dream | May 9, 2011
Is the "good life" right in front of us and we're just missing it?
What Is the American Dream? Dueling Dualities in the American Tradition
Blog | by James Gustave Speth | June 27, 2011
The story of the pursuit of happiness in America is a story of its close alliance with capitalism and consumerism. But is there another option?
Big Media, Big Bullying, and What You Can Do About It
Blog | by Emily Long | May 13, 2013
Big media companies spend huge sums on anti-bullying messaging, but the real power lies in our own ability to filter their product.
6 Ways That Parents Can Push Back Against Harmful School Commercialism
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | October 20, 2015
At school, ads can now be found on everything from team uniforms to cafeteria banners to homework folders. Learn some ways to push back.
Our Children’s Schools: The Leadership Face of the Future
Blog | by Peg Watson | March 17, 2015
The Green Schools Alliance aims to connect and empower schools worldwide to lead the transformation to global sustainability.
Work Sharing: The Quick Route Back to Full Employment
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | August 15, 2011
In the current economic climate, work sharing may be the most effective way to avoid many layoffs and quickly return the economy to full employment.
Moving Without a Car, and Other Tips for Going “Car Light”
Blog | by Kevin A. Straight | December 18, 2012
Do you really need to own a car "just in case" you have to move every few years? A car-free enthusiast responds to his critics.
Do We Need to Sacrifice Communities in the Name of Progress?
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | February 12, 2013
As environmentalists, we sometimes forget that a green energy company is just that—a company.
The Great Disruption: Why the Climate Crisis Will Bring On the End of Shopping and the Birth of a New World
Blog | 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.
Get Real: What Kind of World Are You Buying?
Blog | by New Dream | June 17, 2011
This teen-friendly manifesto reveals what you're really buying when you spend your money on a burger or a cell phone, and points the way to better choices.
Finding Our Way Out of the Sprawl: An Interview with Mark Valentine
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | September 7, 2011
A sustainability consultant talks about the livability challenges facing U.S. communities today and the glimmers of hope he sees around the country.
Going Screen-Free at Home: It’s Not as Hard as You Think
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | April 12, 2013
When a mother of three opted to enforce strict television rules in her home, she discovered that life was actually easier and less stressful.
A Light at the End of the Black Friday Tunnel
Blog | by Dave Evans | November 11, 2016
The Black Friday shopping frenzy has become extreme enough that even a handful of retailers themselves are protesting against it.