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Save Money and Have Fun: DIY Halloween Decorations

These five do-it-yourself decoration ideas will help you put your family and home in the Halloween spirit—without spending a ton of money.

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Easy Steps to Waste-Free School Lunches

By choosing to forgo packaged or cafeteria food, we can teach our children healthy eating habits and minimize the garbage that ends up at landfills.

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Want More Time? Give It Away!

New research shows that helping others can make us feel more "time affluent." New Dream Executive Director Wendy Philleo offers her tips.

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Small Steps to Help Your Child’s School Be More Healthy Today

Parents, teachers, administrators, and students can work together toward improving a school’s health and sustainability.

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Lessons from a Waste-Obsessed Traveler

What would it take to make people conscious of their wasteful practices? One world traveler ponders the question.

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Governments Promote Planned Obsolescence, Too

Government policies that push people to replace their “outdated” stuff can result in significant resource waste.

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When It Comes to Climate Change, Better a Sucker Than a Free-Rider

Are you reluctant to embrace a more climate-conscious lifestyle because, hey, nobody else is doing it?

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5 Ways to Simplify Back-to-School Shopping

Forget the crazy school shopping bonanza, and save some money – and your sanity – in the process.

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On Walking: A Simple Privilege with Powerful Benefits

A simple act like walking can provide a sense of place, community, and happiness.

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Freecycling: Don’t Throw It Away, Give It Away

How can you assure that your unwanted items get to people who would find them helpful? Try Freecycling.

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