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Excerpt from the New "Hands Free Mama" Book
Blog | by Sarah Baird | January 22, 2014
An excerpt from Rachel Macy Stafford's new "Hands Free Mama" book.
This October, Turn Your Intention Into Action
Blog | by New Dream | September 20, 2017
Through NWEI's EcoChallenge, join thousands of others in proving that small actions add up to real change.
POLL: New Dream Holiday Poll 2005
Resources | by New Dream | January 11, 2005
In 2005, New Dream conducted a national poll about the holiday season. The survey showed that most Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic and believe that the holidays should be more about family and caring for others, not giving and receiving gifts.
America the Possible: A Manifesto, Part II
Blog | by James Gustave Speth | July 2, 2012
We need a compelling vision for a new future, a vision of a better country—America the Possible—that is still within our power to reach.
How Electricity Cooperatives in the U.S. Are Paving the Way for a Renewable Future
Blog | by Kevin Stark | July 17, 2017
Emerging co-op programs are keeping costs down and stimulating the economy while reducing energy use and benefiting the environment.
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Off the Pedestal: Creating a New Vision of Economic Growth
Blog | by James Gustave Speth | June 3, 2011
A longtime environmental leader argues it’s time for the U.S. to reinvent its economy into one that focuses on sustaining communities, family life, and the natural world.
iFixit.com: Boldly Empowering Us to Repair Stuff Ourselves
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | November 14, 2012
Through its clean, user-friendly interface, iFixit offers free manuals and advice for repairing thousands of different consumer products.
Conscious Consumerism Won’t Change the World: Why We Need to Think More Deeply About Equity and Consumption
Blog | by New Dream | March 19, 2019
We need to learn more about the extent of the problems we face, to understand how the complex systems of consumption and capitalism function, and to understand how they impact people differently. To do this, we need to get into the inquiry—to thoroughly examine the problem—in order to orient ourselves to what needs to change.
Memory, Chicken Fingers, and Sustainability
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 17, 2013
Much of what we call sustainability today was once simple common sense. Yet we are not very far from losing all living connection to this time.
Helping Teachers and Their Students Think About the "Stuff" They Use
Blog | by Shara Drew | September 19, 2017
Susan Salterberg talks about her work helping K-12 educators design creative lesson plans around consumption, well-being, and sustainability.
Your Money or Your Life? Share Your Story!
Blog | by Vicki Robin | January 24, 2017
This classic book on achieving financial independence is being updated—and the authors want to hear from you!
How to Protect Ourselves by Protecting Each Other
Blog | by Christina Lewis | April 26, 2020
COVID-19 has ripped through our society and exposed us at the seams. Forced to confront glaring discrepancies, we now see how vulnerable our society really is. What will get us through?
Power Tools to the People: BORROW THIS IDEA
Blog | by Jason M. Hatch | October 4, 2011
The founder of Oregon's first tool library describes how he borrowed an idea and created a real resource for his neighborhood.
Great Summer Reads: 2017 Edition
Blog | by New Dream | June 2, 2017
Looking for a great summer read? Here’s a list of our favorite recent (or recent to us!) books.... and a few more we're excited to delve into.