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Rethinking Our Wasteful Habits: Is Anything Ever Really Obsolete?
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | June 6, 2012
We need to rethink the idea of “obsolescence” and focus on the factor that really defines an item’s value: demand
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?
Greening Your Whiteboard and Post-Its
Blog | by Kim | June 11, 2009
Knitting, Anyone? Learn a New Skill This Winter!
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | December 11, 2012
A lot of people think knitting and crocheting are for older housewives, but it’s time to drop that stigma.
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.
New "Green" Films You Won't Want to Miss
Blog | by Mark Valentine | June 14, 2013
New Dream shares highlights from the recent San Francisco Green Film Festival.
What Is "Enough"? Achieving the Right Balance in Our Lives and Families
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | December 5, 2011
Whether it’s a material item like shoes or a non-material one like free time, how do you know when you have enough of something?
Governments Promote Planned Obsolescence, Too
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | September 17, 2012
Government policies that push people to replace their “outdated” stuff can result in significant resource waste.
“Craigslist Joe”: A Unique Experiment in Social Living
Blog | by Ryan Dwyer | April 12, 2013
Can a person live completely off of the goods, services, and support offered by strangers online?
What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 2 of 2)
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 6, 2012
Self-reliance and the “can-do” spirit aren't gone. They're just dormant, drowned out by a fast-paced lifestyle and cheap consumer goods.
Scarlet Letters, Invisible Badges, and Green Peer Pressure
Blog | by Kim | October 7, 2009
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.
Building a More Connected Community, One Hour at a Time
Blog | by Mary Murphy | February 22, 2016
At just one year old, the Silver Spring Timebank is already a proven leader in organizing community sharing events.
In Defense of Screen-Free Week
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | March 25, 2016
Some have called it "unrealistic," but Screen-Free Week can serve as an important opportunity for families to kick-start new habits.
Say "No!" to Plastic: Choosing Mind-Boosting Toys for Children
Blog | by Daria M. Brezinski | December 9, 2013
Use this litmus test to choose purchases and activities that enhance both creativity and intelligence in kids.