True Wealth: A Plenitude Economy

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   May 6, 2011

In Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth, economist and New Dream board co-chair Juliet Schor offers a groundbreaking intellectual statement about the economics and sociology of ecological decline, suggesting a radical change in how we think about consumer goods, value, and ways to live.

Public Energy Art Kits Push Back Against Consumerism

Blog   |   by Marissa Mommaerts   |   July 29, 2014

A new series of posters is helping illustrate the dangers of excessive consumption.

WEBINAR: Community Solar 101

Webinars   |   January 10, 2013

Go solar — together! Through community techniques such as cooperatives, bulk purchasing, and group net metering, solar energy can be more affordable for everyone.

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.

Welcome, Shara!

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   July 20, 2017

Shara Drew has joined New Dream as the new Program Director for our Kids & Commercialism work. 

Leading by Example: Lessons Learned from the Eugene CommunityShare Workshop

Blog   |   by Anna Awimbo   |   July 11, 2014

Oregon is full of people bringing their communities to life through the Sharing Economy.

We love that you want more of what matters!

Custom Pages   |   October 22, 2017

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!

America the Possible: A Revolution Cookbook for a More Decent Society

Blog   |   by Chris Stratton   |   November 14, 2012

In his new book, Gus Speth tells us the hard, necessary truth about the mess we’re in here in the United States—but he also offers hope.

Classrooms Struggling? Take SoKind to School

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   December 17, 2013

Looking for a way to give back to the classrooms that give so much to your child? Use SoKind!

Community Supported Art Picks Up Steam

Blog   |   by Aislinn Pluta   |   February 15, 2015

The Community Supported Art movement continues to grow. Read some tips on how to start your own "CSA."

B Corporations: Driving a New Ecology of Commerce

Blog   |   by Elsa Jagniecki   |   January 16, 2012

There’s a growing buzz about a new kind of business model centered around building better business, social enterprise, and corporate policy.

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.

Helping Teachers and Their Students Think About the "Stuff" They Use

Blog   |   by Shara Drew   |   September 19, 2017

Susan Salterberg talks about her work helping K-12 educators design creative lesson plans around consumption, well-being, and sustainability.

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.