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VIDEO: SoKind Registry – our popular online tool to help you celebrate with more love and less waste (5 min.)
Videos | January 3, 2018
New Dream's SoKind Registry is designed to help you plan a more joyful and meaningful celebration. Watch the video to learn more.
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.
“A Small Good Thing”: Bringing the New American Dream Into the Spotlight
Blog | by Lisa Madison | June 3, 2016
A new film examines how the American Dream has come to the end of its promise, and shows us an alternate pathway to happiness, wellness, and success.
Rethinking Mother's Day
Blog | by Jenn Knepper | May 9, 2014
For Mother’s Day this year, we've partnered with a local business that upcycles materials and offers workshops for groups to come together and let creativity soar.
How Play Paves the Way for Young Leaders
Blog | by Aislinn Pluta | March 17, 2015
"PopUpPlay" helps youth and adults alike nurture their curiosity, and play.
Making Responsible Business a Reality: An Interview with Etsy’s Matt Stinchcomb
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | April 17, 2013
Stinchcomb talks about his efforts to make the company — and business overall — more ecologically, socially, and economically responsible.
"One More Generation" Working to Stem Plastic Pollution
Blog | by Anna Awimbo | June 10, 2015
An organization started by two Georgia siblings is fighting to save endangered species and clean up the environment.
Reduce Waste at Home and in Your Community
Blog | September 5, 2018
Take New Dream’s Community in Action “Reduce Waste” challenge to reduce the amount of waste you generate and to make your home or community a greener place to be.
When It Comes to Climate Change, Better a Sucker Than a Free-Rider
Blog | by Jake Giessman | September 6, 2012
Are you reluctant to embrace a more climate-conscious lifestyle because, hey, nobody else is doing it?
How to Stage a Clothes Swap
Blog | by Regan McMahon, courtesy of Shareable.net | July 25, 2011
At these friendly social gatherings, one person’s discard is another one’s treasure.
Meet Raagini Appadurai, Our New Program Lead
Blog | March 15, 2019
Raagini is a social justice and equity educator whose deep commitment to this work is informed and fueled by her unique position as a woman of color, an artist, and an activist.
PHOTOS: What Does "More Fun, Less Stuff" Mean to You?
Blog | by Wen Lee | March 13, 2014
A slideshow of people who are choosing to reject the "Buy More" messaging of mainstream media and instead say: "More Fun, Less Stuff!"
Want to Encourage Gifts That Really Matter? Plan an Alternative Gift Fair!
Blog | by Jennifer Oehme Knepper | May 4, 2017
It's never too early to start planning an alternative gift fair. Here's one story about getting it done.
Weaving a Sustainable Future: An Interview with Gay Nicholson
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | October 13, 2011
The founder of Sustainable Tompkins in New York State talks about how she's helped her community lay the groundwork for sustainability.
Living the Dream: Bea Johnson, Zero Waste Guru
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 22, 2016
Bea inspires a growing community to live simply and take a stance against needless waste.