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.

The High Price of Materialism: Further Reading

Custom Pages   |   January 9, 2018

Economic Fallacies: Is It Time to Work More, or Less?

Blog   |   by Juliet Schor   |   January 12, 2012

Juliet Schor argues that reducing work hours will help the economy and increase jobs.

Question Consumption Stories Project: Submission Guidelines

Custom Pages   |   March 25, 2019

"Buying Nothing New" Isn't About Shopping, It's About Facing Our Deepest Values

Blog   |   by Anjuli Crocker   |   December 7, 2012

For AJ Crocker, a month-long attempt to "buy nothing new" became an unexpected exploration into her deepest motivations and values.

8 Cheat Codes for Life

Blog   |   by Jake Giessman   |   June 14, 2012

Compared to their video game counterparts, the real "cheat codes" to life are simpler and more powerful.

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.

Etsy Goes Beyond Online Sales to Support Local Economies

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   October 24, 2012

Many of us know Etsy as a crafting and vintage sale website. But the Brooklyn-based company also supports entrepreneurs and communities directly.

Freedom AND Sustainability: How to Be Proud to Be an American

Blog   |   by Jake Giessman   |   December 28, 2012

Freedom alone can't be the end-all for Americans. We need to embrace our role as ecological stewards, writes guest blogger Jake Giessman.

Do You Love What You Wear? 10 Tips for Boosting Your Style While Avoiding the Traps of Fast Fashion

Blog   |   by Rebecca Ballard   |   June 9, 2016

Here are 10 tips for boosting your style while avoiding the traps of fast fashion.

What Are Community Currencies? How Do They Work?

Blog   |   by Chong Kee Tan   |   August 12, 2013

There are many other ways to pay for goods and services than with money. Chong Kee Tan, co-founder of Bay Bucks, breaks down community currencies.

Reflecting on the Holidays

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   January 15, 2018

Before you jump ahead to the next thing in your life, we urge you to pause and reflect on your holiday experience.

This October, Turn Your Intention Into Action

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   September 20, 2017

Through NWEI's EcoChallenge, join thousands of others in proving that small actions add up to real change.

Your Recipe for Simpler Holidays

Blog   |   November 1, 2018

As you plan a special meal or time with family or friends, take advantage of this time to craft plans for a simple, joyful, meaningful holiday season. We’ve got all the ingredients you need.

Helping Your Kids Give Back: 11 Fun Holiday Service Ideas for You and Your Family

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   December 6, 2012

Looking for ways to incorporate volunteering into your holiday season? It might just be your family’s favorite memory this year.