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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.
The Power of Activism and an Engaged Citizenry: An Interview with Liz Barratt-Brown
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | May 28, 2012
Barratt-Brown talks about her lifelong work as an environmental campaigner, and her more recent roles as a tar sands activist and olive oil farmer.
Solutions to the Pandemic Are Hiding in Plain Sight
Blog | by Ashley Colby | June 8, 2020
Normally, in times of crisis, we look to the technocrats—highly trained doctors, technologists, and bureaucrats—for answers. What if we looked to how communities take care of each other instead?
Rethinking Plastic, Consumer Choices, and Our Values as Americans
Blog | by Dyaami D’Orazio | September 18, 2019
"We consume to have fun, to fit in, for convenience, to fill the spaces between ourselves and our families...and because the structure of society forces us to."
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.
A Craigslist for Saving the Planet? Check.
Blog | by Steve Seeger | July 17, 2017
Steve's Weave is a place for greensters to get together to publicize events, projects, services, jobs, and more.
Living the Dream: Part-timer Sarah Lakeman
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | October 9, 2017
By cutting back her work hours, Sarah was able to make more time for her family and community—and to live true to her values.
Consumerism, Values, and What Really Matters: An Interview with Tim Kasser
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | July 29, 2011
Psychologist Tim Kasser describes his work on materialism and values, and how he’s tried to resist consumer pressures in his own life.
Bikes, E-Waste, Petlessness, Oh My! Reflections from Portland
Blog | by Erik Assadourian | September 30, 2011
This week I had the opportunity to visit Portland, and it was refreshing to see so many efforts to grow a sustainable culture wafting out of the Rose City. There were some scary trends oozing out from there as well. But let’s start with the positive:
Living the Dream: Vail Ryan – "Dreaming as Hard as I Can
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 28, 2014
Pennsylvania resident Vail Ryan describes his struggles in transitioning from "cube farm" worker to empowered environmental educator.
Off the Pedestal: Creating a New Vision of Economic Growth
Blog | by James Gustave Speth | June 3, 2011
A longtime environmental leader argues it’s time for the U.S. to reinvent its economy into one that focuses on sustaining communities, family life, and the natural world.
Want to Encourage Gifts That Really Matter? Plan an Alternative Gift Fair!
Blog | by Jennifer Oehme Knepper | May 4, 2017
It's never too early to start planning an alternative gift fair. Here's one story about getting it done.
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.
Young Leaders: We Need You!
Custom Pages | June 13, 2018