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?

My Attempt to 'Buy Nothing New' This October

Blog   |   by Anjuli Crocker   |   October 22, 2012

How hard is it to not buy anything new for an entire month? New Dream's AJ Crocker tries it out—and finds a world of abundance and creativity.

Living the Dream: Montana Homesteader Ashley Browning

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   June 17, 2013

Ashley Browning and her family recently relocated to a farm in Montana, where they aim to live a life focused on production, rather than consumption.

It's Time for Millennium Consumption Goals

Blog   |   by Erik Assadourian   |   April 22, 2011

The Millennium Consumption Goals are moving forward—and thanks to all the great comments we received, they’re getting more nuanced too!

Films Explore High-Consumption Lifestyles, Sustainable Solutions

Blog   |   by Mark Valentine   |   March 13, 2012

The recent SF Green Film Festival showcased more than 40 new films on sustainability themes.

Pumpkins: Use the goop, compost the rest

Blog   |   by Kim   |   October 7, 2009

Want to Give ONE Holiday Gift That Keeps on Giving?

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   December 10, 2013

Make it an attractive reusable water bottle. Here are our top seven reasons why—some of which may surprise you.

ACTION KIT: Step-by-Step: How to Hold an Alternative Gift Fair in Your Community

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   October 15, 2013

Here's all the info you need to hold an alternative gift fair in your community, connecting people to charities that are working to make our world a better place.

Guest Registry: Curated by Wendy Philleo

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo, Executive Director, Center for a New American Dream   |   February 19, 2014

In the Guest Registry series, SoKind asks our friends and supporters about their favorite SoKind gift ideas. The result? A collection of creative and inspiring guest registries! Enjoy.

Calculating the Savings in Growing Your Own Food

Blog   |   by Dawn Handschuh   |   September 22, 2011

Growing our own food offers multiple benefits—for our health, our taste buds, and our pocketbook. So how much money are we actually saving?

Never Too Early for a (Green) Halloween

Blog   |   by Kim   |   June 18, 2009

Want to Volunteer in Public Health? Here's How to Get Started

Blog   |   by PublicHealth.org staff   |   February 13, 2015

PublicHealth.org just published a handy new guide to volunteering in public health. Check it out!

Helping Communities Think Systemically: An Interview with Eleanor Sterling

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   January 19, 2012

Sterling talks about the need for “big-picture” thinking to address the world’s most pressing environmental and conservation challenges.

Strategies for a New Economy: 10 Takeaways for All Americans

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   June 21, 2012

Is it possible to create an economy that prioritizes both human well-being and Earth’s natural systems? The movement has already begun.

Making Good: Finding Work That Is Meaningful

Blog   |   by Wen Lee   |   April 11, 2012

Is it possible to find a meaningful, fulfilling career that also pays the bills? According to a new book, the answer is yes.