A Year of Buying Nothing New

Blog | by Julie Fathy | January 28, 2016

A Denver mom resolves to go debt-free by buying nothing new (aside from a few necessities) for a full year.

The Company That Wants You to Buy Less

Blog | by Wen Lee | October 11, 2011

Patagonia is asking customers to buy less and buy used—something that flies in the face of everything we know about commercial business.

New Dream Evolves: The Future Beyond Overconsumption

Blog | by New Dream | June 13, 2018

New Dream is ramping up our collaboration with young people to engage them more directly in our efforts to tackle excess consumerism, build community, and improve overall well-being.

Finding Our Way Out of the Sprawl: An Interview with Mark Valentine

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | September 7, 2011

A sustainability consultant talks about the livability challenges facing U.S. communities today and the glimmers of hope he sees around the country.

Whatever Happened to Waste Reduction, or Preventing Waste in the First Place?

Blog | by Kelley Dennings | January 10, 2019

Advisory Council member Kelley Dennings considers why the recycling community may be abandoning the once-worthy goal of waste reduction, and offers thoughts for refocusing these efforts.

10 Ways Changing Your Consumer Habits Can Change the World for Animals

Blog | by Stephanie Feldstein | June 6, 2018

How you spend your time and money affects the lives of those around you—including other animals.