Solutions to the Pandemic Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Blog | by Ashley Colby | June 8, 2020

Normally, in times of crisis, we look to the technocrats—highly trained doctors, technologists, and bureaucrats—for answers. What if we looked to how communities take care of each other instead?

Consumed: Inside the Belly of the Beast

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | August 3, 2011

A new film explores the "unhealthy dose of pathos" that links us to our consumer culture.

Have More, Waste Less, and Build Community with a Library of Things

Blog | by Gene Homicki | July 18, 2018

Through a growing "libraries" movement, people can gain access to power tools, musical instruments, and just about any other product.

Whatever Happened to Waste Reduction, or Preventing Waste in the First Place?

Blog | by Kelley Dennings | January 10, 2019

Advisory Council member Kelley Dennings considers why the recycling community may be abandoning the once-worthy goal of waste reduction, and offers thoughts for refocusing these efforts.

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.

The Gift of Connecting with the Past

Blog | by Moira Silva | December 7, 2018

New Dreamer Moira Silva shares the experience of creating a truly meaningful gift for her family: the gift of interviewing her great aunt.

Living the Dream: Island Minimalist Moira Silva

Blog | by Moira Convey Silva | May 3, 2018

In our latest Living the Dream interview, we talk with Moira Silva, a mother, writer, and teacher, about the joys and challenges of living in a small island community.

How We Started a Holiday Share Faire to Build Local Resilience and Create Community

Blog | by Rani Jayakumar | November 17, 2017

Learn how one California group is boosting local resilience and strengthening community ties by sharing stuff, skills, memories, and stories.

Shipping Container Homes: An Easier Way of Life?

Blog | by Taraneh Arhamsadr | April 27, 2015

Learn more about what's driving the latest "tiny" home craze.

Tackling the Twin Threats of Population and Consumption: An Interview with Robert Engelman

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | February 23, 2012

The new head of Worldwatch says we need to address both population growth and rising consumption if we hope to bring about a more sustainable world.