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Pushing Back Against Rampant Commercialism
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | October 29, 2014
Executive Director Wendy Philleo offers her thoughts on fighting rampant commercialism and how best to push back against it.
Challenge Toolkit: Play!
Custom Pages | March 19, 2018
New Dream Evolves: Young Leaders Question Consumption
Blog | by Amy Hartzler | August 15, 2018
In July, New Dream gathered 10 Youth Fellows in Boston for focused sessions on the complex landscape of consumption and possibilities for future efforts.
Big Media, Big Bullying, and What You Can Do About It
Blog | by Emily Long | May 13, 2013
Big media companies spend huge sums on anti-bullying messaging, but the real power lies in our own ability to filter their product.
We Hear You! Themes from New Dream’s Community Survey—and What’s Coming Next
Blog | October 22, 2019
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.
Creating a Guilt-Free Table
Blog | by Terra Wellington | January 9, 2013
No matter the extent of your choices, any guilt-free addition to your table is a win-win for you and the planet.
POLL: New American Dream Poll 2014
Resources | by New Dream | June 29, 2014
What does the “American Dream” mean today? How—and how successfully—are Americans achieving this dream? How has the concept of the “American Dream” shifted over the past 10 years? These questions are at the heart of New Dream's 2014 national survey.
Education and The Sharing Revolution
Blog | by Cecile Andrews | September 19, 2013
Can the sharing movement help to build a better classroom for our students?
Donating Your “Declutter” to Charity
Blog | by Dale S. Brown | June 27, 2012
Many of us bring unwanted stuff to a drop-off box, donation center, or collection event. But how much of it is actually reused?
6 Ways to Resist Kid-Targeted Advertising (and Save the Planet!)
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 30, 2015
Today’s consumer culture encourages materialistic values. Learn ways to fight back!
6 Things You Should Be Thinking About This Earth Day, But May Not Be
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | April 12, 2012
This April 22, we can all take steps to reduce our environmental impact. But there are some other important topics that you may not be thinking about.
A Single Shining Marble, and Other Cherished Gifts
Blog | by Sarah Wolpow | December 14, 2012
The most cherished gifts don't come in fancy packaging or from a trendy store. Guest blogger Sarah Wolpow explains.
Fighting Climate Change with "Mothers Out Front"
Blog | by Kelsey Wirth | March 17, 2015
A Massachusetts mother of two rallies her fellow moms to bring their voices and power to bear on the greatest threat to our children’s future.