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New Dream Happenings: 2019 Year-End Update
Blog | November 21, 2019
The latest on organizational priorities, active programs, and strategic partnerships.
Determined to Thrive: A Family Pilgrimage
Blog | by April Roggio | April 26, 2015
What happens when you stuff 6 kids into a 1976 Travco RV & make plans for a cross-country voyage to discover America? This family will soon find out.
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.
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.
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.
Films Explore High-Consumption Lifestyles, Sustainable Solutions
Blog | by Mark Valentine | March 13, 2012
The recent SF Green Film Festival showcased more than 40 new films on sustainability themes.
Do We Need to Sacrifice Communities in the Name of Progress?
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | February 12, 2013
As environmentalists, we sometimes forget that a green energy company is just that—a company.
Moving Without a Car, and Other Tips for Going “Car Light”
Blog | by Kevin A. Straight | December 18, 2012
Do you really need to own a car "just in case" you have to move every few years? A car-free enthusiast responds to his critics.
A Smaller Piece of a Better Pie: Embracing "Luxurious Frugality
Blog | by Jake Giessman | November 27, 2012
Living simply shouldn't remain class-based or countercultural; it should be downright American.
Finding Our Way Out of the Sprawl: An Interview with Mark Valentine
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | September 7, 2011
A sustainability consultant talks about the livability challenges facing U.S. communities today and the glimmers of hope he sees around the country.
Break Free From the Carbon Confusion
Blog | by Elizabeth O'Brien | November 14, 2012
By doing the math for you, "How Bad Are Bananas?" can help you be more realistic—and efficient—in your eco-conscious decision making.
Celebrate Independence: Find the Local Love
Blog | by Terra Wellington | July 3, 2012
Grassroots businesses are all about a sense of place and sharing. Isn’t this how it used to be? Or maybe, how we’d like it to be.
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.
Making Good: Finding Work That Is Meaningful
Blog | by Wen Lee | April 11, 2012
Is it possible to find a meaningful, fulfilling career that also pays the bills? According to a new book, the answer is yes.
Counter-Intuition 101: Why Recent Bad Economic News Means It’s Time for Working Less
Blog | by Juliet Schor | June 13, 2011
Reducing hours of work may seem counter-intuitive. But the historical record suggests it’s a smart move that will create a "triple dividend."