My Attempt to 'Buy Nothing New' This October

Blog   |   by Anjuli Crocker   |   October 22, 2012

How hard is it to not buy anything new for an entire month? New Dream's AJ Crocker tries it out—and finds a world of abundance and creativity.

In Commerce We Trust?

Blog   |   by Kelly Garriott Waite   |   July 1, 2013

Author Kelly Garriott Waite reflects on the need to reclaim trust and community in today's culture of big-box stores and hyper-consumerism.

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.

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?

Neighborhood Challenge

Custom Pages   |   December 21, 2017

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.

Repair Your Stuff AND Build Your Community: Lessons from the CVille Repair Café

Blog   |   by Ann Marie Hohenberger   |   April 9, 2018

Repair cafes are a beautiful concept: neighbors help each other keep useful things out of the landfill and avoid buying more stuff.

Top 10 Ideas for a Screen-Free Summer Your Kids Will Love

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   June 25, 2014

Ditch the screen and try one of these proven ways to keep kids active and engaged all summer.

Let's Get to Know Our Towns and Neighbors

Blog   |   by Bea Echeverria   |   February 28, 2018

New Dreamer Bea Echeverria offers insight into how she built a small network of acquaintances in her new home country and eventually found her community.

E-Waste: What to Do With That Old Gadget

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   January 17, 2012

Now that you've upgraded, why not make the responsible choice and donate or recycle your old equipment, rather than just dumping it in the trash?

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.

Survey Results I: Conscious Consumers and Activism

Blog   |   by Guest bloggers   |   June 11, 2009

Recycle/Recraft/Re-fashion Your Clothing

Blog   |   by Kim   |   February 18, 2009

Survey Results II: Conscious Consumers and Activism

Blog   |   by Guest bloggers   |   June 11, 2009

WEBINAR: Starting a Toy Lending Library

Webinars   |   February 29, 2016

This webinar provides guidance on how to start a toy lending library in your community, with a special look at successful initiatives in Minneapolis and Cleveland.