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WEBINAR: Reducing Holiday Waste
Webinars | by New Dream | November 26, 2018
Packed with tools and take-aways, this webinar provides guidance on reducing and preventing waste around the holidays through experiential gift giving.
POLL: Kids and Commercialism Poll 2002
Resources | by New Dream | December 13, 2002
This summary highlights the major findings of a nationally representative telephone study conducted among 750 American teens ages 12 to 17. The “Youth and Advertising” poll was conducted by Widmeyer Communications for the Center a New American Dream in 2002.
What You Want From New Dream: Key Themes and Messages on Equity and Consumption
Blog | January 14, 2019
New Dreamers share their thoughts about the connections between consumerism, class, and race; our new focus on equity and consumption; and what you’d like to see from New Dream in the future.
A Bellyful of Plastic: Chris Jordan Photographs Pacific Birds
Blog | by New Dream | October 28, 2014
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.
GUIDE: Kids Unbranded: Tips for Parenting in a Commercial Culture
Resources | by New Dream | October 21, 2015
Our updated guide provides insight into the excessive advertising that children face today, as well as practical tools to help parents and caregivers push back.
CATALOG: More Fun Less Stuff Gift Catalog – 100s of fun, low-cost, non- material gift ideas you can use today!
Resources | by New Dream | May 14, 2017
An alternative gift catalog for those who want to wrap their holidays in more of what matters—meaning, connection, and joy—and less of what doesn’t (stuff, stress, and waste). Categories include gifts for kids, spouses/partners, parents/grandparents, young adults, new parents, and the whole family.
Our Emerging Normal: Share Your Thoughts with Us
Blog | by New Dream | April 28, 2020
We welcome any reflections you wish to share about this moment in time, as you and those around you more deeply question what we prioritize and consume—and as we all continue to seek individual and collective well-being.
GUIDE: Family Celebrations: A More Fun, Less Stuff Guide to Life's Joyful Events
Resources | by New Dream | November 1, 2017
Our newest guide provides inspiration and practical tips for you to plan special celebrations that reduce waste and expense, emphasize meaning over material goods, and strengthen relationships. With specific sections on: The Year-End Holidays, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, and Community-Building Celebrations.
Consumptionomics: Asia’s Role in Reshaping Capitalism and Saving the Planet
Blog | by New Dream | June 6, 2011
An Asian perspective on why the world simply cannot support two more consumption-driven Americas.
10 Great Books to Teach Your Kids About Consumerism
Blog | by New Dream | February 6, 2018
Shara Drew, the director of New Dream's Kids & Commercialism campaign, reviews two recent children’s books that deal with the topic of consumerism in a way that's impactful and fun, and also suggests eight more oldies but goodies.
GUIDE: 5 Simple Steps to Reclaiming Your Weekend – practical ideas to help you unplug, recharge, and connect
Resources | by New Dream | July 20, 2017
This guide provides simple steps to help you avoid defaulting to screens when you find yourself with a short burst of free time. Get practical ideas to help you unplug, recharge, and connect.
Book Recommendation: Vermont Dollars, Vermont Sense
Blog | by New Dream | October 28, 2015
This new book presents 28 tools for promoting investing locally, with examples of people and initiatives in Vermont.
GUIDE: The Family Guide to a (Mostly) Screen-Free Summer
Resources | by New Dream | July 7, 2017
Concerned about screen time taking over your free time? This special resource is chock full of ideas to help you reclaim your summer.