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Welcome to the Walking School Bus
Blog | by Michaella | August 19, 2016
To combat childhood obesity, fight climate change, and boost community connection, walking school buses have become a new trend in both the United States and Europe.
Can the Rewards of Travel Outweigh the Planetary Costs?
Blog | by Amy Curtis | January 17, 2012
Despite the environmental repercussions, traveling also makes one appreciate the Earth.
Subways, Buses, and Backpacks: 6 Frugal Travel Strategies for Kids
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | July 9, 2012
For one Colorado family, this year's summer vacation was the ideal time to begin teaching the kids “feet-on-the-ground” travel.
Consumerism, Values, and What Really Matters: An Interview with Tim Kasser
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | July 29, 2011
Psychologist Tim Kasser describes his work on materialism and values, and how he’s tried to resist consumer pressures in his own life.
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.
Activism in a Place Where Eco Isn’t the Norm
Blog | by Christine Kane | October 18, 2018
Retiree and New Dreamer Chris Kane shares some of her strategies for being an eco-activist in her adopted home state of Florida.
What You Want From New Dream: Key Themes and Messages on Equity and Consumption
Blog | January 14, 2019
New Dreamers share their thoughts about the connections between consumerism, class, and race; our new focus on equity and consumption; and what you’d like to see from New Dream in the future.