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Bangor Daily News: Our Problem With Stuff
Blog | by Mark W. Anderson | February 24, 2016
Boston College sociologist Juliet Schor explores the issue of stuff in our industrial society; her work among that of others spawned the Center for a New American Dream.
Say "No!" to Plastic: Choosing Mind-Boosting Toys for Children
Blog | by Daria M. Brezinski | December 9, 2013
Use this litmus test to choose purchases and activities that enhance both creativity and intelligence in kids.
Creating a Guilt-Free Table
Blog | by Terra Wellington | January 9, 2013
No matter the extent of your choices, any guilt-free addition to your table is a win-win for you and the planet.
Welcome, Shara!
Blog | by New Dream | July 20, 2017
Shara Drew has joined New Dream as the new Program Director for our Kids & Commercialism work.
Musicians at the Cutting Edge of Eco-Awareness
Blog | by Amy Curtis | August 8, 2011
Some bands are working hard to lighten the heavy environmental footprint of their performances.
Tools, Tips, and Technology for Giving and Receiving Experiential Gifts
Blog | by Kelley Dennings | November 13, 2017
This holiday season, New Dream has embarked on a pilot campaign to promote experiential gift giving and receiving as a way to increase happiness and well-being. Check out the variety of resources we've created to help make giving and receiving experiential gifts easy and fun.
Challenge Toolkit: Play!
Custom Pages | March 19, 2018
Beyond Green Consumerism
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | May 11, 2011
What we buy matters. But what we do matters more.
The New vs. the Renewed: Something to Hold On To
Blog | by Kim | October 30, 2009
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.
Simplify, Simplify, Simplify: Tips for Avoiding Holiday Stress
Blog | by Terra Wellington | December 11, 2013
Actress, author, and environmentalist Terra Wellington shares her tips for keeping the holidays simple and stress-free.
Office Space: Thinking Beyond the Lonely Cubicle
Blog | by Amy Curtis | July 25, 2011
Offices don't have to be isolating places that segregate and restrict.
Experiences Increase Happiness and Well-Being, Research Shows
Blog | by Kelley Dennings | November 12, 2017
Need some more convincing that experiences increase happiness and well-being? New Dream's Behavior and Social Change Fellow, Kelley Dennings, brings us the research to back up the claim.