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The Power of Activism and an Engaged Citizenry: An Interview with Liz Barratt-Brown
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | May 28, 2012
Barratt-Brown talks about her lifelong work as an environmental campaigner, and her more recent roles as a tar sands activist and olive oil farmer.
"The Struggle in Rural Kentucky, Being a Black Producer, Is Real"
Blog | May 10, 2019
New Dream speaks with Tiffany Bellfield about the challenges she's faced as a business woman of color, and her contributions to her community as a holistic farmer, producer of botanical products, wellness practitioner, convener of women’s retreats, and mom.
Helping Teachers and Their Students Think About the "Stuff" They Use
Blog | by Shara Drew | September 19, 2017
Susan Salterberg talks about her work helping K-12 educators design creative lesson plans around consumption, well-being, and sustainability.
Freedom AND Sustainability: How to Be Proud to Be an American
Blog | by Jake Giessman | December 28, 2012
Freedom alone can't be the end-all for Americans. We need to embrace our role as ecological stewards, writes guest blogger Jake Giessman.
Celebrate Independence: Find the Local Love
Blog | by Terra Wellington | July 3, 2012
Grassroots businesses are all about a sense of place and sharing. Isn’t this how it used to be? Or maybe, how we’d like it to be.
Top 10 Best (Free!) Green Apps
Blog | by Sarah Baird | August 8, 2013
Use technology to help go green with our top ten favorite smart phone apps: part two!
Local Food Hub Brings Fresh, Healthy Food to Virginia’s Heartland
Blog | by Kristen Suokko and Emily Manley | October 23, 2012
Charlottesville's Local Food Hub has a mission: to fix a broken food system by reconnecting local farmers, families, and food grown close to home.
Pumpkins: Use the goop, compost the rest
Blog | by Kim | October 7, 2009
Have a More Fun, Less Stuff Easter
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | March 22, 2017
Easter doesn't have to be yet another commercialized, excessive celebration. You can still participate in all the fun without the waste and stress.
The Activist Roots of Mother's Day
Blog | by Michele | April 3, 2018
The ways in which we’ve chosen to celebrate are not only hyper-commercialized and impersonal, but a far cry from the values underlying the origins of the day.
Living the Dream: "Mindful Minimalist" Tamela Rich
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | June 16, 2014
On a cross-country motorcycle trip, Tamela realized that she had spent her first 40 years overpacking for life.
Simplify, Simplify, Simplify: Tips for Avoiding Holiday Stress
Blog | by Terra Wellington | December 11, 2013
Actress, author, and environmentalist Terra Wellington shares her tips for keeping the holidays simple and stress-free.
This October, Turn Your Intention Into Action
Blog | by New Dream | September 20, 2017
Through NWEI's EcoChallenge, join thousands of others in proving that small actions add up to real change.
Creating a Guilt-Free Table
Blog | by Terra Wellington | January 9, 2013
No matter the extent of your choices, any guilt-free addition to your table is a win-win for you and the planet.