My Holidays, Simplified: More Connection, Less Stuff

Blog | by Holly Minch | December 4, 2013

New Dream board member Holly Minch shares her path toward more connection and less stuff during the holidays.

ACTION KIT: Step-by-Step: How to Hold an Alternative Gift Fair in Your Community

Resources | by New Dream | October 15, 2013

Here's all the info you need to hold an alternative gift fair in your community, connecting people to charities that are working to make our world a better place.

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.

Green Dieting Without Gimmicks: Seeking a Healthy Relationship to Food

Blog | by Kim | July 6, 2009

How to Stage a Clothes Swap

Blog | by Regan McMahon, courtesy of Shareable.net | July 25, 2011

At these friendly social gatherings, one person’s discard is another one’s treasure.

Challenge Toolkit: Reduce Waste

Custom Pages | March 19, 2018

A Year of Buying Nothing New

Blog | by Julie Fathy | January 28, 2016

A Denver mom resolves to go debt-free by buying nothing new (aside from a few necessities) for a full year.

What Would It Take to Shift Our Gifting Away from "Stuff"?

Blog | by New Dream | October 9, 2017

Learn more about New Dream's research on the barriers and benefits to giving gifts of experience rather than "stuff."

Classrooms Struggling? Take SoKind to School

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 17, 2013

Looking for a way to give back to the classrooms that give so much to your child? Use SoKind!

Reduce Waste at Home and in Your Community

Blog | September 5, 2018

Take New Dream’s Community in Action “Reduce Waste” challenge to reduce the amount of waste you generate and to make your home or community a greener place to be.

My Year of Buying Nothing New: 4-Month Update

Blog | by Julie Fathy | April 25, 2016

Colorado mom Julie Fathy has found joy in a different kind of life—one with less stuff.

POLL: New Dream Holiday Poll 2005

Resources | by New Dream | January 11, 2005

In 2005, New Dream conducted a national poll about the holiday season. The survey showed that most Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic and believe that the holidays should be more about family and caring for others, not giving and receiving gifts.

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.

Why Give Up Chocolate for Lent When You Can Give Up Plastic?

Blog | by Carol Janus | January 28, 2016

It may seem impossible to stop using plastic. But with perseverance and a little creativity, it can be done.

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