POLL: New American Dream Survey Report 2004

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   January 11, 2004

In a 2004 New Dream poll of 1,269 American adults, more than 4 in 5 respondents said that our society’s priorities are “out of whack,” with an overwhelming majority agreeing that as a society we are too focused on working and making money and not enough on family and community.

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."

WALLET BUDDY: A cleverly designed printable paper sleeve to help you rethink your purchasing

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   June 3, 2011

Our Wallet Buddy is a cleverly designed paper sleeve that wraps around an ATM or credit card and offers a list of possible questions to ask before making a purchase.

Top 5 Eco-Friendly Public Sculptures

Blog   |   by Sarah Baird   |   August 13, 2013

Across the United States, 2013 has been a major year for public art installations with a larger mission.

Faith Communities, the Environment, and Tales of Responsibility

Blog   |   by Kim   |   March 25, 2009

ACTION KIT: Guide to Sharing – tips for exchanging stuff, time, skills, and space

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   July 26, 2012

The first guide in New Dream's Community Action Kit is all about sharing: everything from starting a tool library to organizing a solar cooperative, from holding a clothing swap to launching a time bank.

New Dream Happenings: 2019 Year-End Update

Blog   |   November 21, 2019

The latest on organizational priorities, active programs, and strategic partnerships.

We Hear You! Themes from New Dream’s Community Survey—and What’s Coming Next

Blog   |   October 22, 2019

Simplify the Holidays

Campaigns   |   May 31, 2017

Behavior and Social Change Campaign: May 2018 Update

Blog   |   May 9, 2018

An update from New Dream’s Social and Behavior Change fellow, Kelley Dennings.

Hooked on Stuff: The Black Days of Post-Thanksgiving Consumerism

Blog   |   by Ray Lumpp   |   November 27, 2012

What started as a celebration of prosperity has become something akin to a national addiction. Are we choosing stuff over joy?

Is Your Life Too Plastic? Help Your Town "Bag It

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   July 1, 2011

Learn how you can help wean your community off the plastic bag addiction.

U.N. Supports Happiness as a Development Goal

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   July 25, 2011

A new U.N. resolution urges countries to consider happiness and well-being when developing public policies.

Community in Action Challenge – with our guided steps and resources, you can become a community changemaker!

Resources   |   May 22, 2018

Through our Community in Action Challenge, we offer a series of steps that you can take to help you strengthen your communities and better love your neighbors. Some steps take a few minutes, some a few weeks—you choose what works best for you! 

Replacing the Value of "More" with "Enough

Blog   |   by Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill   |   October 11, 2013

How can we overcome the dominance of consumer culture in America? Here are some ideas for getting the transition under way.