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How a Group of Kids Bagged the Disposable Bag in Boulder, Colorado
Blog | by Kate Bailey and Kate Nelson | March 17, 2016
What decades of education and outreach couldn’t accomplish, a group of high school students could.
B Corporations: Driving a New Ecology of Commerce
Blog | by Elsa Jagniecki | January 16, 2012
There’s a growing buzz about a new kind of business model centered around building better business, social enterprise, and corporate policy.
New Infographic Shows Our "Hyper Consumption"
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | August 19, 2011
One of the root causes of our environmental problems is hyper consumption. We simply buy too much of what we don't really need.
Small Steps to Help Your Child’s School Be More Healthy Today
Blog | by Terra Wellington | September 25, 2012
Parents, teachers, administrators, and students can work together toward improving a school’s health and sustainability.
The Good Life: How to Create a Sustainable and Fulfilling Lifestyle
Blog | by New Dream | May 31, 2011
In The Good Life, author Sherry Ackerman shows how anyone can choose the journey to sustainability and a sensual, fun-filled life.
Holidays & Celebrations
Topics | June 26, 2017
ACTION KIT: More Fun, Less Stuff Starter Kit
Resources | by New Dream | May 6, 2011
A fun, easy-to-use booklet packed with practical tips on how to simplify your life; free up time, money, and personal energy; and protect the environment.
How We Started a Holiday Share Faire to Build Local Resilience and Create Community
Blog | by Rani Jayakumar | November 17, 2017
Learn how one California group is boosting local resilience and strengthening community ties by sharing stuff, skills, memories, and stories.
Simplifying Another Holiday
Blog | by Kim | June 13, 2008
Top 5 Eco-Friendly Public Sculptures
Blog | by Sarah Baird | August 13, 2013
Across the United States, 2013 has been a major year for public art installations with a larger mission.
Four New Books Explore American Consumption
Blog | by Dave | July 9, 2009
What Is "Enough"? Achieving the Right Balance in Our Lives and Families
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | December 5, 2011
Whether it’s a material item like shoes or a non-material one like free time, how do you know when you have enough of something?
Financing to Fight Food Deserts
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | June 20, 2012
Pennsylvania’s Food Fresh Financing Initiative aims to help level the nutritional playing field in low-income areas.
Your Lawn: Where the Wild Things Are?
Blog | by Kim | September 1, 2009
Greening Your Whiteboard and Post-Its
Blog | by Kim | June 11, 2009