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.

Great Summer Reads: Recommendations from New Dream's Board

Blog | by New Dream | June 18, 2013

We asked our Board members for their favorite recent books on consumerism, community, and more. Check out their diverse and inspiring picks.

The New vs. the Renewed: Something to Hold On To

Blog | by Kim | October 30, 2009

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.

Reinventing Our Streetscapes: An Interview with Urban Tactician Mike Lydon

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | May 14, 2013

Lydon talks about his lifelong interest in cities and how he's devoted his career to making America's streets more walkable, safe, and fun.

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.

Vance Packard: Unsung Leader of the Environmental Movement

Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | August 15, 2013

Packard wasn't the first to write against excessive consumption. But he was the first to coin the term by which we all know it today.

Freedom AND Sustainability: How to Be Proud to Be an American

Blog | by Jake Giessman | December 28, 2012

Freedom alone can't be the end-all for Americans. We need to embrace our role as ecological stewards, writes guest blogger Jake Giessman.

Mackle-more of What Matters

Blog | by Ryan Dwyer | March 8, 2013

You know times are changing when a rap about the hipness of thrift store shopping hits the top of the charts.

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.

Great Summer Reads: 2017 Edition

Blog | by New Dream | June 2, 2017

Looking for a great summer read? Here’s a list of our favorite recent (or recent to us!) books.... and a few more we're excited to delve into.

Counter-Intuition 101: Why Recent Bad Economic News Means It’s Time for Working Less

Blog | by Juliet Schor | June 13, 2011

Reducing hours of work may seem counter-intuitive. But the historical record suggests it’s a smart move that will create a "triple dividend."

As we looked back on this year, 2019 seemed to offer it all: moments of deep concern and persistent challenges to our safety and well-being, alongside meaningful signs of hope that are taking us into 2020.

Subways, Buses, and Backpacks: 6 Frugal Travel Strategies for Kids

Blog | by Suzita Cochran | July 9, 2012

For one Colorado family, this year's summer vacation was the ideal time to begin teaching the kids “feet-on-the-ground” travel.

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