Resources

Resources Landing Page   |   February 28, 2018

WALLET BUDDY: A cleverly designed printable paper sleeve to help you rethink your purchasing

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   June 3, 2011

Our Wallet Buddy is a cleverly designed paper sleeve that wraps around an ATM or credit card and offers a list of possible questions to ask before making a purchase.

"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.

The High Price of Materialism: Further Reading

Custom Pages   |   January 9, 2018

About Us

About Us   |   February 28, 2018

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.

Recycle/Recraft/Re-fashion Your Clothing

Blog   |   by Kim   |   February 18, 2009

The Game Theory of Green Parenting

Blog   |   by Kim   |   March 4, 2009

What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 1 of 2)

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   June 13, 2012

Fixing things ourselves can help relieve the money stress that many of us feel—but only if we're able to actually do the work.

The Great Disruption: Why the Climate Crisis Will Bring On the End of Shopping and the Birth of a New World

Blog   |   by admin   |   June 8, 2011

In the coming years, “growth” will mean not quantity of stuff but quality and happiness of life. Yes, there is life after shopping.

Three Reasons Why GMO Labeling Is a No Brainer

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   February 6, 2014

As debates rage over the safety of genetically engineered foods, it’s time for some new arguments in support of GMO labeling.

If It's Broke, Fix it! A Glimpse into Brooklyn's Fixers Collective

Blog   |   by Jennifer Prediger   |   January 18, 2012

Each month, master fixers and people with broken things convene to restore the tired items of everyday life.

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.

A Light at the End of the Black Friday Tunnel

Blog   |   by Dave Evans   |   November 11, 2016

The Black Friday shopping frenzy has become extreme enough that even a handful of retailers themselves are protesting against it.

You Don't Need All That Cookie-Cutter "Stuff

Blog   |   by Hanaa   |   December 8, 2008