Are You Being Frugal, or Just Plain Cheap?

Blog | by Dale S. Brown | September 2, 2011

In today’s society, frugality can lead to accusations of “cheapness.” But there’s an important difference.

Creating a Guilt-Free Table

Blog | by Terra Wellington | January 9, 2013

No matter the extent of your choices, any guilt-free addition to your table is a win-win for you and the planet.

Living the Dream: "Mindful Minimalist" Tamela Rich

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | June 16, 2014

On a cross-country motorcycle trip, Tamela realized that she had spent her first 40 years overpacking for life.

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.

Making the Shift to Zero Waste Living

Blog | by Julie Fathy | February 23, 2017

A zero waste lifestyle might seem hard to implement and complicated to follow. But by taking small steps, you can make it a reality.

America the Possible: A Manifesto, Part II

Blog | by James Gustave Speth | July 2, 2012

We need a compelling vision for a new future, a vision of a better country—America the Possible—that is still within our power to reach.

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?

New "Green" Films You Won't Want to Miss

Blog | by Mark Valentine | June 14, 2013

New Dream shares highlights from the recent San Francisco Green Film Festival.

Josef Beery: Connecting Community Through Art and Books

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | December 11, 2012

Beery talks with us about his efforts to broaden the dialogue around sharing, simplicity, and community connection.

This Holiday, Opt for Giving Over Receiving

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | October 19, 2017

Rather than making a typical wish list of items to receive, why not create a list of gifts you want to give to your loved ones?

iFixit.com: Boldly Empowering Us to Repair Stuff Ourselves

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | November 14, 2012

Through its clean, user-friendly interface, iFixit offers free manuals and advice for repairing thousands of different consumer products.

New Dream Happenings: 2019 Year-End Update

Blog | November 21, 2019

The latest on organizational priorities, active programs, and strategic partnerships.

The Atlantic: The Joy of No-Gift Christmas

Blog | by Joe Pinsker | December 13, 2018

Raagini Appadurai, a 26-year-old educator and social-justice advocate living in Toronto, told me that her family—her two sisters, her parents, and herself—made a no-gifts pact this year. “When we remove material purchasing and consumption from the table, we are forced to question what we are bringing to [the holiday] instead—individually and collectively,” she said.

Rethinking Plastic, Consumer Choices, and Our Values as Americans

Blog | by Dyaami D’Orazio | September 18, 2019

"We consume to have fun, to fit in, for convenience, to fill the spaces between ourselves and our families...and because the structure of society forces us to."

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