Go Antiquing, Help the Environment

Blog   |   by Anja Jewel   |   September 19, 2013

Looking for a way to decorate your home in an eco-friendly manner? Try antiquing and used furniture!

Small Steps to Help Your Child’s School Be More Healthy Today

Blog   |   by Terra Wellington   |   September 25, 2012

Parents, teachers, administrators, and students can work together toward improving a school’s health and sustainability.

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.

Save Energy: Take a Long Weekend!

Blog   |   by Michele   |   July 7, 2008

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?

Finding Our Way Out of the Sprawl: An Interview with Mark Valentine

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   September 7, 2011

A sustainability consultant talks about the livability challenges facing U.S. communities today and the glimmers of hope he sees around the country.

Reward Yourself with Time and Creativity in the New Year

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   December 19, 2011

A lot of people can’t stand New Year’s resolutions, but I enjoy thinking about all the possibilities when a fresh year lies ahead.

What Is the American Dream? Dueling Dualities in the American Tradition

Blog   |   by James Gustave Speth   |   June 27, 2011

The story of the pursuit of happiness in America is a story of its close alliance with capitalism and consumerism. But is there another option?

Our Emerging Normal: Results from New Dream's COVID-19 Survey

Blog   |   June 10, 2020

In April, we asked our audience for thoughts and feedback on how the COVID-19 pandemic was informing what they prioritize and consume. The feedback was deeply insightful. 

Rethinking Plastic, Consumer Choices, and Our Values as Americans

Blog   |   by Dyaami D’Orazio   |   September 18, 2019

"We consume to have fun, to fit in, for convenience, to fill the spaces between ourselves and our families...and because the structure of society forces us to."