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Community-Supported Art: The New CSAs
Blog | by Eleanor Cleverly | November 20, 2013
Is community-supported art the next big thing in supporting local artists?
How a Group of Kids Bagged the Disposable Bag in Boulder, Colorado
Blog | by Kate Bailey and Kate Nelson | March 17, 2016
What decades of education and outreach couldn’t accomplish, a group of high school students could.
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Government policies that push people to replace their “outdated” stuff can result in significant resource waste.
Simplify the Holidays! Top 10 SoKind Gift Ideas
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 5, 2013
Simplify your holidays with our top 10 gift ideas for a SoKind holiday wishlist!
“Craigslist Joe”: A Unique Experiment in Social Living
Blog | by Ryan Dwyer | April 12, 2013
Can a person live completely off of the goods, services, and support offered by strangers online?
"One More Generation" Working to Stem Plastic Pollution
Blog | by Anna Awimbo | June 10, 2015
An organization started by two Georgia siblings is fighting to save endangered species and clean up the environment.
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?
My Story: Tips and Tricks for Hosting an Alternative Gift Fair
Blog | by Jenn Knepper | September 3, 2014
Want to learn how to host an alternative gift fair? Start here.
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.
Memory, Chicken Fingers, and Sustainability
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 17, 2013
Much of what we call sustainability today was once simple common sense. Yet we are not very far from losing all living connection to this time.
Adrienne & Chris’s Family Reunion Wedding
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | June 16, 2014
In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Adrienne and Chris used their wedding as an opportunity to spend meaningful time with the people most important to them.
Etsy Goes Beyond Online Sales to Support Local Economies
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | October 24, 2012
Many of us know Etsy as a crafting and vintage sale website. But the Brooklyn-based company also supports entrepreneurs and communities directly.
Well-Being: Finding Your Family's Environmental Best
Blog | by Aislinn Pluta | July 21, 2013
Trying to develop a deeper connection to nature for your entire family can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't know where to begin.