Spreading the Sharing Message on MLK Day

Blog   |   by Mary Murphy   |   February 11, 2013

Through the "Me, We, New Dream" mural art project, students explored ways to share resources and reduce their carbon footprints.

POLL: Kids and Commercialism Poll 2002

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   December 13, 2002

This summary highlights the major findings of a nationally representative telephone study conducted among 750 American teens ages 12 to 17. The “Youth and Advertising” poll was conducted by Widmeyer Communications for the Center a New American Dream in 2002.

WEBINAR: Community Solar 101

Webinars   |   January 10, 2013

Go solar — together! Through community techniques such as cooperatives, bulk purchasing, and group net metering, solar energy can be more affordable for everyone.

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.

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.

The Pervasiveness of Product Placement: A Review of Spurlock's New Film

Blog   |   by Amy Curtis   |   November 17, 2011

Morgan Spurlock's new film exposes the subversive role of product placement in American media.

Musicians at the Cutting Edge of Eco-Awareness

Blog   |   by Amy Curtis   |   August 8, 2011

Some bands are working hard to lighten the heavy environmental footprint of their performances.

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.

Your Lawn: Where the Wild Things Are?

Blog   |   by Kim   |   September 1, 2009

WEBINAR: How to Organize an Alternative Gift Fair

Webinars   |   October 23, 2013

Want to build community? Tired of the commercialization of the holidays? Organize an Alternative Gift Fair in your community.

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.

Going Screen-Free at Home: It’s Not as Hard as You Think

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   April 12, 2013

When a mother of three opted to enforce strict television rules in her home, she discovered that life was actually easier and less stressful.

Knitting, Anyone? Learn a New Skill This Winter!

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   December 11, 2012

A lot of people think knitting and crocheting are for older housewives, but it’s time to drop that stigma.

Join Our Youth Advisory Council

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Rethinking Our Wasteful Habits: Is Anything Ever Really Obsolete?

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   June 6, 2012

We need to rethink the idea of “obsolescence” and focus on the factor that really defines an item’s value: demand