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What Are We Here For? Q&A with Sam Daley-Harris
Blog | by Anna Awimbo | September 19, 2013
New Dream sits down with activist and author Sam Daley-Harris on the 20th anniversary of his book, Reclaiming Our Democracy.
Want More Time? Give It Away!
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | September 25, 2012
New research shows that helping others can make us feel more "time affluent." New Dream Executive Director Wendy Philleo offers her tips.
Challenge Toolkit: Reduce Waste
Custom Pages | March 19, 2018
Faith Communities, the Environment, and Tales of Responsibility
Blog | by Kim | March 25, 2009
Happy Generosity Day!
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 11, 2013
This Valentine's Day, instead of giving smarmy greeting cards and overpriced roses, why not commit to a simple act of kindness?
How I Helped a D.C. Neighborhood Go Solar
Blog | by Anya Schoolman | July 29, 2011
The inspiring story of one neighborhood that was so frustrated with the national and local government that residents took matters into their own hands.
What’s the “Real” Climate Footprint of Your Community?
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | February 23, 2012
By measuring consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions, we can chart a path to more sustainable ways of living and doing.
Scarlet Letters, Invisible Badges, and Green Peer Pressure
Blog | by Kim | October 7, 2009
Interview with Sasha Dichter, Founder of Generosity Day
Blog | by New Dream | February 11, 2013
In February 2013, New Dream' spoke with Sasha Dichter, founder of Generosity Day, about his proposed alternative to Valentine's Day commercialism.
Lessons Learned from a Low-Waste Party
Blog | by Shara Drew | September 12, 2018
When New Dream's Shara Drew moved her family to Maine, she took on the challenge of hosting a low-waste party for friends and family. Here are some lessons learned.
Well-Being: Finding Your Family's Environmental Best
Blog | by Aislinn Pluta | July 21, 2013
Trying to develop a deeper connection to nature for your entire family can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't know where to begin.
Visions of Sugarplums: Sweet Excess During the Holidays
Blog | by Kim | December 8, 2008
Embracing Letting Go: Unintentional and Intentional Simplifying
Blog | by Lisa Luken | December 28, 2015
Lisa Lukin realized that her unfulfilling life was only going to change if she intentionally created a new path. Here's her story.
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.
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.