Consumerism

Topics   |   June 26, 2017

Beyond Green Consumerism

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   May 11, 2011

What we buy matters. But what we do matters more.

Public Energy Art Kits Push Back Against Consumerism

Blog   |   by Marissa Mommaerts   |   July 29, 2014

A new series of posters is helping illustrate the dangers of excessive consumption.

New Infographic Shows Our "Hyper Consumption"

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   August 19, 2011

One of the root causes of our environmental problems is hyper consumption. We simply buy too much of what we don't really need.

Consumed: Inside the Belly of the Beast

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   August 3, 2011

A new film explores the "unhealthy dose of pathos" that links us to our consumer culture.

WALLET BUDDY: A cleverly designed printable paper sleeve to help you rethink your purchasing

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   June 3, 2011

Our Wallet Buddy is a cleverly designed paper sleeve that wraps around an ATM or credit card and offers a list of possible questions to ask before making a purchase.

Replacing the Value of "More" with "Enough

Blog   |   by Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill   |   October 11, 2013

How can we overcome the dominance of consumer culture in America? Here are some ideas for getting the transition under way.

Copia: Snapshots of Consumer Culture

Blog   |   by Wen Lee   |   September 7, 2011

How much do we shop? And what is it doing to us? Photographer Brian Ulrich explores these questions in a new series.

My Year of Buying Nothing New: 4-Month Update

Blog   |   by Julie Fathy   |   April 25, 2016

Colorado mom Julie Fathy has found joy in a different kind of life—one with less stuff.

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.

It’s Time to Renounce Our Throwaway Ethic

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   July 31, 2012

The throwaway mentality is usually associated with the wasteful use of consumer goods. But what about food, animals, and even human life?

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.

It's Time for Millennium Consumption Goals

Blog   |   by Erik Assadourian   |   April 22, 2011

The Millennium Consumption Goals are moving forward—and thanks to all the great comments we received, they’re getting more nuanced too!

Scarlet Letters, Invisible Badges, and Green Peer Pressure

Blog   |   by Kim   |   October 7, 2009

A Bellyful of Plastic: Chris Jordan Photographs Pacific Birds

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   October 28, 2014