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Beyond GDP: New Measures for a New Economy
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | January 31, 2012
A new report from Demos points out the problems with using GDP as the predominant benchmark of our economic and social progress.
Living the Dream: "Globe Squatters" Jolene and Patrick Dames
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | August 11, 2014
Two artists and filmmakers are house sitting their way around the world, with the mission of revolutionizing the way people travel.
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!
This Holiday Season, Rethink Your Consumption Ethic
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | December 16, 2013
How should we redefine what it means to be a consumer this holiday season?
From Workaholic to Social Activist: A New Dream Story
Blog | by Tabita Green | July 23, 2015
Tabita Green didn’t plan to become a workaholic. It just kind of happened. But when her daughter became ill, she knew something had to change.
Lessons from a Waste-Obsessed Traveler
Blog | by Laura Calderon | September 19, 2012
What would it take to make people conscious of their wasteful practices? One world traveler ponders the question.
Cleaning Green Below Your Means
Blog | by Kim | February 17, 2009
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.
The “Gendering” of Our Kids’ Toys, and What We Can Do About It
Blog | by Elizabeth Sweet | October 7, 2011
On a quest to find a gender-neutral toy for her daughter, an inquisitive mother delves into the magical history of pink and blue branding.
Greening Your Whiteboard and Post-Its
Blog | by Kim | June 11, 2009
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.
Ideas Worth Spreading: Be Inspired by TED
Blog | by Amy Curtis | July 13, 2011
These 10 video presentations provide hope, inspiration, and knowledge that although people can damage the Earth, they also have the potential to save it.
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.
How Neighbors in Canada Used a Gift Registry to Welcome Refugees
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 23, 2017
SoKind Registry provides a unique tool for helping newly arrived families adjust to their communities.
The Power of One (Child)
Blog | by Jake Giessman | July 18, 2012
Guest blogger Jake Giesmann explains why choosing to have only one child has brought wide-ranging benefits for his family and finances.