It’s Time to Renounce Our Throwaway Ethic

Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 31, 2012

The throwaway mentality is usually associated with the wasteful use of consumer goods. But what about food, animals, and even human life?

Living the Dream: Non-Consumer Advocate Katy Wolk-Stanley

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 11, 2013

Labor and delivery nurse Katy Wolk-Stanley shares how she moved from living a frugal lifestyle to being a leading non-consumer.

Challenge Toolkit: Share With Others

Custom Pages | March 15, 2018

Top 10 Ideas for a Screen-Free Summer Your Kids Will Love

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | June 25, 2014

Ditch the screen and try one of these proven ways to keep kids active and engaged all summer.

7 Fun Ways to Bring More Meaning to Valentine’s Day

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 12, 2014

Looking for a way to move beyond candy hearts? Check out our seven ways to make Valentine's Day more meaningful.

Challenge Toolkit: Simplify Your Holidays

Custom Pages | March 19, 2018

The Street Where No One Opens The Door

Blog | by Wen Lee | January 8, 2014

An afternoon of baking cookies turns into a quest to find someone—anyone—who will open their front door.

Our Emerging Normal: Results from New Dream's COVID-19 Survey

Blog | June 10, 2020

In April, we asked our audience for thoughts and feedback on how the COVID-19 pandemic was informing what they prioritize and consume. The feedback was deeply insightful.

Fostering Connection and Community Through Resilience Circles

Blog | by Luka Carfagna and Emilie Dubois | September 7, 2011

Two Boston graduate students are building community and increasing their personal security through participation in a local Resilience Circle.

Excerpt: The Art of Frugal Hedonism

Blog | by New Dream | March 5, 2018

Looking for a way to save money (and the world), inoculate yourself against many of the ills of modern life, and enjoy everything more? Try "frugal hedonism."

10 Ways Changing Your Consumer Habits Can Change the World for Animals

Blog | by Stephanie Feldstein | June 6, 2018

How you spend your time and money affects the lives of those around you—including other animals.

TIPS: Simplify Valentine's Day

Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017

Check out our Simplify Valentine's Day resources to help you “reboot” Valentine’s Day into a day focused on kindness and generosity.

Like you, the New Dream team has been busy these past few weeks transforming our daily lives, taking in information, and trying to make thoughtful choices under these urgent and significant circumstances.

The “Gendering” of Our Kids’ Toys, and What We Can Do About It

Blog | by Elizabeth Sweet | October 7, 2011

On a quest to find a gender-neutral toy for her daughter, an inquisitive mother delves into the magical history of pink and blue branding.

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