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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!
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?
5 Ways to Simplify Back-to-School Shopping
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | August 20, 2012
Forget the crazy school shopping bonanza, and save some money—and your sanity—in the process.
World Oceans Day: Making a Difference as a Conscious Consumer
Blog | by Terra Wellington | June 5, 2012
Taking care of the world’s marine life is something everyone can take part in. No matter where you live.
Great Summer Reads: Recommendations from New Dream's Board
Blog | by New Dream | June 18, 2013
We asked our Board members for their favorite recent books on consumerism, community, and more. Check out their diverse and inspiring picks.
6 Things You Should Be Thinking About This Earth Day, But May Not Be
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | April 12, 2012
This April 22, we can all take steps to reduce our environmental impact. But there are some other important topics that you may not be thinking about.
Tales from a Tech-free Summer Camp
Blog | by Eli Austin | October 11, 2018
A recent high school grad shares a lesson for young people about the benefits of getting off our devices and out into nature.
Family, Food, and Climate: An Interview with Activist and Producer Laurie David
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | July 25, 2012
New Dream caught up with producer and environmental activist Laurie David to talk about her recent projects, including her popular book The Family Dinner.
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.
Strategies for a New Economy: 10 Takeaways for All Americans
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | June 21, 2012
Is it possible to create an economy that prioritizes both human well-being and Earth’s natural systems? The movement has already begun.
Films Explore High-Consumption Lifestyles, Sustainable Solutions
Blog | by Mark Valentine | March 13, 2012
The recent SF Green Film Festival showcased more than 40 new films on sustainability themes.
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."
Neighborhood Challenge
Custom Pages | December 21, 2017
Fostering Connection and Community Through Resilience Circles
Blog | by Luka Carfagna and Emilie Dubois | September 7, 2011
Two Boston graduate students are building community and increasing their personal security through participation in a local Resilience Circle.