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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.
10 Ways Changing Your Consumer Habits Can Change the World for Animals
Blog | by Stephanie Feldstein | June 6, 2018
How you spend your time and money affects the lives of those around you—including other animals.
Top 5 Eco-Friendly Public Sculptures
Blog | by Sarah Baird | August 13, 2013
Across the United States, 2013 has been a major year for public art installations with a larger mission.
How Two Women Followed Their Passions and Became "Green Bag Ladies"
Blog | by Pamela Lamp | June 6, 2018
Since the founding of this nonprofit group in 2008, volunteer “bagettes” have cut, sewn, and given away more than 46,000 reusable cloth shopping bags.
Activism in a Place Where Eco Isn’t the Norm
Blog | by Christine Kane | October 18, 2018
Retiree and New Dreamer Chris Kane shares some of her strategies for being an eco-activist in her adopted home state of Florida.
Green Dieting Without Gimmicks: Seeking a Healthy Relationship to Food
Blog | by Kim | July 6, 2009
Can the Rewards of Travel Outweigh the Planetary Costs?
Blog | by Amy Curtis | January 17, 2012
Despite the environmental repercussions, traveling also makes one appreciate the Earth.
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.
You Don’t Have to Bake Your Own Matzo: Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Passover
Blog | by Evonne Marzouk | March 17, 2017
If you’ve been wondering how to do Passover in a more environmentally friendly way, here are six ideas that might help.
Simplify the Holidays
Campaigns | May 31, 2017
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.
10 Great Books to Teach Your Kids About Consumerism
Blog | by New Dream | February 6, 2018
Shara Drew, the director of New Dream's Kids & Commercialism campaign, reviews two recent children’s books that deal with the topic of consumerism in a way that's impactful and fun, and also suggests eight more oldies but goodies.
Top 6 Ways to Simplify and Enjoy Your Holidays
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 17, 2015
For a holiday season focused on "more of what matters," check out our six favorite simplifying tips.
Need Help or a Way to Help Out? SoKind Provides Meaningful Support Post-Disaster
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | September 20, 2017
SoKind Registry can be used as a centralized tool to coordinate meaningful hurricane relief for yourself or for friends and family.
Guest Registry: Curated by Jen Boulden
Blog | by Jen Boulden, Host of JenBTV.com | February 12, 2015
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.