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Living the Dream: Brooke Moore, Minimalist and No-Regrets Purger of "Stuff
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | March 25, 2016
A few trips to drop off stuff at her local thrift store became the first steps in what would become a beautiful journey to minimalist living.
Green Dieting Without Gimmicks: Seeking a Healthy Relationship to Food
Blog | by Kim | July 6, 2009
Musicians at the Cutting Edge of Eco-Awareness
Blog | by Amy Curtis | August 8, 2011
Some bands are working hard to lighten the heavy environmental footprint of their performances.
What I'm Going to Cook Next: Kale and Potato Soup
Blog | by Hanaa | April 14, 2009
The New vs. the Renewed: Something to Hold On To
Blog | by Kim | October 30, 2009
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.
Northwest Earth Institute: How to Enjoy the Holidays with Less Stress and Less Stuff
Blog | by Deb McNamara | November 20, 2017
Our friends at New Dream have created a variety of resources designed to help people escape the shopping, spending, and frenzied preparations that have become synonymous with the winter holidays.
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.
How I Helped a D.C. Neighborhood Go Solar
Blog | by Anya Schoolman | July 29, 2011
The inspiring story of one neighborhood that was so frustrated with the national and local government that residents took matters into their own hands.
What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 2 of 2)
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 6, 2012
Self-reliance and the “can-do” spirit aren't gone. They're just dormant, drowned out by a fast-paced lifestyle and cheap consumer goods.
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.
Starting a Tool Library: Inspiration and Insights from Baltimore’s Station North
Blog | by John Shea and Piper Watson | March 8, 2013
An innovative new tool library is opening its doors in an urban neighborhood that's ripe for a renaissance. Here's the story of how it came about.
Your Money or Your Life? Share Your Story!
Blog | by Vicki Robin | January 24, 2017
This classic book on achieving financial independence is being updated—and the authors want to hear from you!
The Future of Work? Get on the Lattice or Die
Blog | by Liz Kofman and Astri Von Arbin Ahlander | May 8, 2013
How do you balance work and life in a financially tight and job-insecure world? First, forget about the corporate ladder.
How a Gift Registry Is Being Used to Build Relationships and Strengthen Communities
Blog | by New Dream | January 7, 2016
Our audience has used SoKind registry in new and creative ways that have surprised and inspired us. Maybe you have a great idea, too?