Tips for a Greener, Simpler Halloween

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   October 11, 2017

Halloween is big business. Avoid the hype and direct your energy, $$$, and creativity toward a greener, simpler holiday.

Memory, Chicken Fingers, and Sustainability

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   July 17, 2013

Much of what we call sustainability today was once simple common sense. Yet we are not very far from losing all living connection to this time.

In Commerce We Trust?

Blog   |   by Kelly Garriott Waite   |   July 1, 2013

Author Kelly Garriott Waite reflects on the need to reclaim trust and community in today's culture of big-box stores and hyper-consumerism.

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.

Whatever Happened to Waste Reduction, or Preventing Waste in the First Place?

Blog   |   by Kelley Dennings   |   January 10, 2019

Advisory Council member Kelley Dennings considers why the recycling community may be abandoning the once-worthy goal of waste reduction, and offers thoughts for refocusing these efforts.

Making the Shift to Zero Waste Living

Blog   |   by Julie Fathy   |   February 23, 2017

A zero waste lifestyle might seem hard to implement and complicated to follow. But by taking small steps, you can make it a reality.

Easy Steps to Waste-Free School Lunches

Blog   |   by Tovah Paglaro   |   September 25, 2012

By choosing to forgo packaged or cafeteria food, we can teach our children healthy eating habits and minimize the garbage that ends up at landfills.

New "Green" Films You Won't Want to Miss

Blog   |   by Mark Valentine   |   June 14, 2013

New Dream shares highlights from the recent San Francisco Green Film Festival.

Christmas 2016: Not Made in China

Blog   |   by Anne G. Lliversidge   |   November 14, 2016

How one New Dreamer found meaning in finding and creating presents that reflect the true value of Christmas and family.

Can the Rewards of Travel Outweigh the Planetary Costs?

Blog   |   by Amy Curtis   |   January 17, 2012

Despite the environmental repercussions, traveling also makes one appreciate the Earth.

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

Blog   |   by Kim   |   October 30, 2009

Bottled Water-Free Holidays: A First Step in Kicking the Bottled Water Habit

Blog   |   by Anna Awimbo   |   December 3, 2015

Trying to find a way to wean yourself off the bottle? Why not start with a holiday pledge.

Taming the Toxic Beast: Easy Ways to Make Your Own Cleaning Products

Blog   |   by Devin Corrigan   |   August 6, 2012

When it comes to cleaning, most of the materials you need are already lying around your house, and all of them were produced by Mother Nature.

Scarlet Letters, Invisible Badges, and Green Peer Pressure

Blog   |   by Kim   |   October 7, 2009

How to Create a Zero Waste Easter Basket

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   March 22, 2017

Challenge yourself to create an Easter basket that will produce no garbage that would be sent to landfill.