Kicking the Bottled Water Habit: How I Started My Own Water Bottle Company

Blog   |   by Colton Weaver   |   August 12, 2015

A college senior shares his story of venturing into the unknown realm of entrepreneurship and product design to create a water bottle like no other.

What If You Cut Your Consumption Rates by Half?

Blog   |   by Inbar Hyams, OuiChoose.com   |   July 18, 2018

What if instead of breaking our heads trying to determine the optimal choices, we go for something radically simple and just cut our consumption rates by half? Here's how.

Living the Dream: Kim Knuppel, Community Volunteer

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   June 3, 2016

Kim is very active in her local time bank as a way to support her community and create a more meaningful life outside of the consumer culture.

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product

Blog   |   by Dave Evans   |   June 9, 2016

There are a few key things you can look for to give you a better idea of what kind of company you are supporting with your wallet.

Family, Food, and Climate: An Interview with Activist and Producer Laurie David

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   July 25, 2012

New Dream caught up with producer and environmental activist Laurie David to talk about her recent projects, including her popular book The Family Dinner.

Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas

Blog   |   by Bill McKibben   |   October 3, 2010

You Don’t Have to Bake Your Own Matzo: Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Passover

Blog   |   by Evonne Marzouk   |   March 17, 2017

If you’ve been wondering how to do Passover in a more environmentally friendly way, here are six ideas that might help.

The Street Where No One Opens The Door

Blog   |   by Wen Lee   |   January 8, 2014

An afternoon of baking cookies turns into a quest to find someone—anyone—who will open their front door.

A Single Shining Marble, and Other Cherished Gifts

Blog   |   by Sarah Wolpow   |   December 14, 2012

The most cherished gifts don't come in fancy packaging or from a trendy store. Guest blogger Sarah Wolpow explains.

Guest Registry: Curated by Jen Boulden

Blog   |   by Jen Boulden, Host of JenBTV.com   |   February 12, 2015

In the Guest Registry series, SoKind asks our friends and supporters about their favorite SoKind gift ideas. The result? A collection of creative and inspiring guest registries! Enjoy.

Living the Dream: Brooke Moore, Minimalist and No-Regrets Purger of "Stuff

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   March 25, 2016

A few trips to drop off stuff at her local thrift store became the first steps in what would become a beautiful journey to minimalist living.

Tackling Holiday Consumerism With Creative Resistance

Blog   |   by Jenny Blair   |   December 7, 2012

A New Dreamer’s toughest challenge might be navigating the stuff-obsessed holidays. Here are some tips.

My Story of Frugality: Breaking My Economic Dependence on My Job

Blog   |   by Dale S. Brown   |   August 4, 2011

How one D.C. resident changed her relationship to money and gained just a bit of freedom from the endless demands to earn it.

Top 6 Ways to Simplify and Enjoy Your Holidays

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   November 17, 2015

For a holiday season focused on "more of what matters," check out our six favorite simplifying tips.

Green Dieting Without Gimmicks: Seeking a Healthy Relationship to Food

Blog   |   by Kim   |   July 6, 2009