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Bikes, E-Waste, Petlessness, Oh My! Reflections from Portland
Blog | by Erik Assadourian | September 30, 2011
This week I had the opportunity to visit Portland, and it was refreshing to see so many efforts to grow a sustainable culture wafting out of the Rose City. There were some scary trends oozing out from there as well. But let’s start with the positive:
Have More, Waste Less, and Build Community with a Library of Things
Blog | by Gene Homicki | July 18, 2018
Through a growing "libraries" movement, people can gain access to power tools, musical instruments, and just about any other product.
ACTION KIT: Guide to Going Local – tips for building stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities
Resources | August 13, 2013
The Guide to Going Local is full of ideas and advice on how to strengthen the local economy in your town: through buying local, highlighting new entrepreneurs, instilling local pride, investing locally, and more.
A New Kind of Community Finance
Blog | by Rachel Maxwell | October 29, 2014
Community Sourced Capital is a new kind of financial system that empowers communities to fund the businesses they most care about.
Five Ways to Green Your Thanksgivukkah
Blog | by Sarah Baird | November 26, 2013
Keep your Thanksgivukkah simple and green with these five easy ideas.
Spirit of Change Magazine: 15 Tips For Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays
Blog | by Shara Drew | December 1, 2017
If you want to make this year’s holidays more meaningful, memorable, and rejuvenating for your family, these 15 tips will help you opt out of the commercial hype and create a truly special celebration for your kids.
Northwest Earth Institute: How to Enjoy the Holidays with Less Stress and Less Stuff
Blog | by Deb McNamara | November 20, 2017
Our friends at New Dream have created a variety of resources designed to help people escape the shopping, spending, and frenzied preparations that have become synonymous with the winter holidays.
Five Meaningful Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | April 28, 2016
It’s not always easy to come up with a meaningful gift to show our moms how much they mean to us. Here are five gift ideas they're sure to love.
Determined to Thrive: A Family Pilgrimage
Blog | by April Roggio | April 26, 2015
What happens when you stuff 6 kids into a 1976 Travco RV & make plans for a cross-country voyage to discover America? This family will soon find out.
SoKind Registry: Celebrate With More Love, Less Waste
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | October 14, 2013
New Dream is very excited to announce the launch of our new platform—SoKind Registry—to help change the way we celebrate the major occasions in our lives.
SoKind Registry: Celebrate With More Love, Less Waste
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | October 14, 2013
New Dream is very excited to announce the launch of our new platform—SoKind Registry—to help change the way we celebrate the major occasions in our lives.
A Year of Buying Nothing New
Blog | by Julie Fathy | January 28, 2016
A Denver mom resolves to go debt-free by buying nothing new (aside from a few necessities) for a full year.
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Blog | November 28, 2017
In the amount of time it would have taken you to find a parking spot at the mall, you’ll get thoughtful ideas for everyone on your list.
"One More Generation" Working to Stem Plastic Pollution
Blog | by Anna Awimbo | June 10, 2015
An organization started by two Georgia siblings is fighting to save endangered species and clean up the environment.
Make It Do: A Year of Buying Only What I Need
Blog | by Wen Lee | March 14, 2012
In 2012, Meg Hourihan won't buy anything new until she's used up or worn out the old.