In Defense of Screen-Free Week

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   March 25, 2016

Some have called it "unrealistic," but Screen-Free Week can serve as an important opportunity for families to kick-start new habits.

Big Media, Big Bullying, and What You Can Do About It

Blog   |   by Emily Long   |   May 13, 2013

Big media companies spend huge sums on anti-bullying messaging, but the real power lies in our own ability to filter their product.

Have More, Waste Less, and Build Community with a Library of Things

Blog   |   by Gene Homicki   |   July 18, 2018

Through a growing "libraries" movement, people can gain access to power tools, musical instruments, and just about any other product.

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.

Hooked on Stuff: The Black Days of Post-Thanksgiving Consumerism

Blog   |   by Ray Lumpp   |   November 27, 2012

What started as a celebration of prosperity has become something akin to a national addiction. Are we choosing stuff over joy?

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.

Strategies for a New Economy: 10 Takeaways for All Americans

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   June 21, 2012

Is it possible to create an economy that prioritizes both human well-being and Earth’s natural systems? The movement has already begun.

Reality Strikes Back: A Review of Richard Heinberg’s "The End of Growth"

Blog   |   by Chris Stratton   |   January 10, 2012

Bad news: Economic growth is gone for good. Good news: Maybe we don’t need growth to be better off.

Living the Dream: Shayna Gladstone

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   May 23, 2014

Gladstone is the founder of Project Nuevo Mundo, an online platform seeking to catalyze planetary regeneration and individual transformation.

It’s Time to Renounce Our Throwaway Ethic

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   July 31, 2012

The throwaway mentality is usually associated with the wasteful use of consumer goods. But what about food, animals, and even human life?

Challenge Toolkit: Share With Others

Custom Pages   |   March 15, 2018

Top 10 Best (Free!) Green Apps

Blog   |   by Sarah Baird   |   August 8, 2013

Use technology to help go green with our top ten favorite smart phone apps: part two!

Classrooms Struggling? |Take SoKind to School

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   December 17, 2013

Last year, the average teacher in the United States spent $945 on materials for the classroom. Looking for a way to give back to the classrooms that give so much to your child? Use SoKind!

How I Helped a D.C. Neighborhood Go Solar

Blog   |   by Anya Schoolman   |   July 29, 2011

The inspiring story of one neighborhood that was so frustrated with the national and local government that residents took matters into their own hands.

Does Your Town Need a Happiness Initiative?

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   November 17, 2011

What if you could accurately measure the happiness of your community based on parameters like physical health, material well-being, and time balance?