6 Ways to Resist Kid-Targeted Advertising (and Save the Planet!)

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   December 30, 2015

Today’s consumer culture encourages materialistic values. Learn ways to fight back!

Question Consumption This Thanksgiving

Blog   |   by Guinevere Higgins   |   November 9, 2018

New Dream's Guinevere Higgins outlines four ways you can think more deeply about your Thanksgiving holiday and create a more authentic and meaningful experience for your family and friends.

This Holiday Season, Rethink Your Consumption Ethic

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   December 16, 2013

How should we redefine what it means to be a consumer this holiday season?

The Privilege of a Simple Life

Blog   |   by Kate Parker   |   June 10, 2020

The pandemic has shown that the ability to "simplify our lives" is not distributed equally. For those able to simplify, how can we direct this privilege toward better tending to the injustices of the world?

Living the Dream: Shayna Gladstone

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   May 23, 2014

Gladstone is the founder of Project Nuevo Mundo, an online platform seeking to catalyze planetary regeneration and individual transformation.

How to Pay for the Kids College and Save the Environment

Blog   |   by Christopher   |   July 8, 2009

"Fast Fashion" Isn't Just Trendy and Glamorous: It Has Consequences

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   May 12, 2013

Bangladesh is a heartbreaking reminder of the flip side of conscious consumption—and why we need to do better.

Top 10 Best (Free!) Green Apps

Blog   |   by Sarah Baird   |   August 8, 2013

Use technology to help go green with our top ten favorite smart phone apps: part two!

What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 2 of 2)

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   July 6, 2012

Self-reliance and the “can-do” spirit aren't gone. They're just dormant, drowned out by a fast-paced lifestyle and cheap consumer goods.

About Us

About Us   |   February 28, 2018

Living the Dream: Ashley Whittenberger of Cosmic Acres

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   May 6, 2013

A few years ago, Ashley Whittenberger decided to trade in her “mainstream McMansion on a half-acre of manicured hell" for a life of freedom and creativity.

Can Investing Locally Give Us a Better Return on Our Money?

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   June 21, 2012

Is it possible to invest our money directly in our communities while also seeing a healthy monetary return? A new book says yes.

5 Simple Steps to Start Your Nature-Based Playgroup

Blog   |   by Shara Drew   |   June 6, 2018

Regular play opportunities in nature help to develop a greater sense of place, wonder, and connection to the planet we all call home. 

New Dream Evolves: The Future Beyond Overconsumption

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 13, 2018

New Dream is ramping up our collaboration with young people to engage them more directly in our efforts to tackle excess consumerism, build community, and improve overall well-being.

What’s the “Real” Climate Footprint of Your Community?

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   February 23, 2012

By measuring consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions, we can chart a path to more sustainable ways of living and doing.