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.

Living an Unwasteful Life Podcast: Episode 2 – Reducing Waste in Gift-Giving with Edna Rienzi

Blog | November 24, 2017

Interview with Edna Rienzi, Program Director for New Dream who runs SoKind, an online gift registry service for people who value meaningful experiences, time with family and friends, and offerings of service and support for events and causes that matter the most.

Chris Jordan: Paparazzi of Garbage

Blog | by Amy Curtis | July 13, 2011

Jordan's work captures a reality that’s all too easy for consumers to ignore: that waste multiplies, rapidly.

Embrace the Risk: Shop With Recycled Containers

Blog | by Jake Giessman | October 15, 2012

Want to reduce your plastic packaging waste? Consider bringing your own recycled containers when you go to the food store.

Governments Promote Planned Obsolescence, Too

Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | September 17, 2012

Government policies that push people to replace their “outdated” stuff can result in significant resource waste.

GUIDE: Family Celebrations: A More Fun, Less Stuff Guide to Life's Joyful Events

Resources | by New Dream | November 1, 2017

Our newest guide provides inspiration and practical tips for you to plan special celebrations that reduce waste and expense, emphasize meaning over material goods, and strengthen relationships. With specific sections on: The Year-End Holidays, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, and Community-Building Celebrations.

Treat Yourself to a Less Wasteful, More Meaningful Halloween

Blog | by Amy Curtis | October 19, 2011

Learn how you can experience a magically spooky Halloween night without all the shopping, sugar, and excess waste.

New Dream Honored with Social Marketing Award

Blog | July 19, 2018

In June 2018, New Dream won an award from the social marketing community for research on holiday waste reduction conducted by New Dream's Behavior and Social Change Fellow Kelley Dennings.

Have a More Fun, Less Stuff Easter

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | March 22, 2017

Easter doesn't have to be yet another commercialized, excessive celebration. You can still participate in all the fun without the waste and stress.

How a Group of Kids Bagged the Disposable Bag in Boulder, Colorado

Blog | by Kate Bailey and Kate Nelson | March 17, 2016

What decades of education and outreach couldn’t accomplish, a group of high school students could.

CATALOG: More Fun Less Stuff Gift Catalog – 100s of fun, low-cost, non- material gift ideas you can use today!

Resources | by New Dream | May 14, 2017

An alternative gift catalog for those who want to wrap their holidays in more of what matters—meaning, connection, and joy—and less of what doesn’t (stuff, stress, and waste). Categories include gifts for kids, spouses/partners, parents/grandparents, young adults, new parents, and the whole family.

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