Kids & Commercialism

Campaigns   |   May 31, 2017

Happiness and the New Simplicity: The Living Room Revolution of Community

Blog   |   by Cecile Andrews   |   July 23, 2013

Cecile Andrews explains how the cure to so many of our problems, particularly consumerism, is more community.

Pushing Back Against Rampant Commercialism

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   October 29, 2014

Executive Director Wendy Philleo offers her thoughts on fighting rampant commercialism and how best to push back against it.

Want to Change Your Life? Change How You Consume

Blog   |   by Chris LaPlante   |   June 6, 2017

Take Back Your Time's Chris LaPlante describes the pitfalls of consumerism and explains why we can all benefit from cutting back.

How Does Your Pothole Garden Grow?

Blog   |   by Jennifer Prediger   |   May 29, 2012

"Pothole gardener” Steve Wheem is part installation artist, graffiti artist, and miniaturist.

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.

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 Solution That Has No Name

Blog   |   by Cecile Andrews   |   August 20, 2013

The secret to change? It's as simple as bringing people together and starting conversations.

6 Things You Should Be Thinking About This Earth Day, But May Not Be

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   April 12, 2012

This April 22, we can all take steps to reduce our environmental impact. But there are some other important topics that you may not be thinking about.

Navigating Your Local Thrift Store, the Land of Misfit Toys

Blog   |   by Kim   |   July 17, 2008

What Does the New Dream Mean to You? Join Us in the Inquiry

Blog   |   October 29, 2018

Now is a great time to ask ourselves what “reducing consumption” means, when social divides grow ever wider and so many people experience economic insecurity. Join us in the inquiry!

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.

The New vs. the Renewed: Something to Hold On To

Blog   |   by Kim   |   October 30, 2009

The High Price of Materialism: Further Reading

Custom Pages   |   January 9, 2018

Scarlet Letters, Invisible Badges, and Green Peer Pressure

Blog   |   by Kim   |   October 7, 2009