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VIDEO: The Berkeley Tool Lending Library – thousands of tools that community members can borrow for free (5 min.)
Videos | June 21, 2012
Tool lending specialist Adam Broner gives us a tour of the library, discusses its benefits to the community, and explains why he loves his job.
World Oceans Day: Making a Difference as a Conscious Consumer
Blog | by Terra Wellington | June 5, 2012
Taking care of the world’s marine life is something everyone can take part in. No matter where you live.
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!
Community-Supported Art: The New CSAs
Blog | by Eleanor Cleverly | November 20, 2013
Is community-supported art the next big thing in supporting local artists?
Survey Results II: Conscious Consumers and Activism
Blog | by Guest bloggers | June 11, 2009
WEBINAR: Starting a Toy Lending Library
Webinars | February 29, 2016
This webinar provides guidance on how to start a toy lending library in your community, with a special look at successful initiatives in Minneapolis and Cleveland.
New Dream's work continues in new and important ways
Blog | September 30, 2020
Financing to Fight Food Deserts
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | June 20, 2012
Pennsylvania’s Food Fresh Financing Initiative aims to help level the nutritional playing field in low-income areas.
Our Children’s Schools: The Leadership Face of the Future
Blog | by Peg Watson | March 17, 2015
The Green Schools Alliance aims to connect and empower schools worldwide to lead the transformation to global sustainability.
Creating Community, One Market at a Time
Blog | by Amy Curtis | February 28, 2012
St. George's Market in Belfast, Ireland, showcases how local markets can bridge historical divides and give back to communities.
Tips for a Greener, Simpler Halloween
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | October 11, 2017
Halloween is big business. Avoid the hype and direct your energy, $$$, and creativity toward a greener, simpler holiday.
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About Us | February 28, 2018
Bangor Daily News: Our Problem With Stuff
Blog | by Mark W. Anderson | February 24, 2016
Boston College sociologist Juliet Schor explores the issue of stuff in our industrial society; her work among that of others spawned the Center for a New American Dream.
5 Ways to Simplify Back-to-School Shopping
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | August 20, 2012
Forget the crazy school shopping bonanza, and save some money—and your sanity—in the process.
New Dream Staff Picks: Books We Love
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | April 11, 2012
New Dream staff share their picks for the most inspirational books they've read on topics of consumerism, parenting, and work-life balance.