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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.
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.
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.
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.
Lessons from a Waste-Obsessed Traveler
What would it take to make people conscious of their wasteful practices? One world traveler ponders the question.
Governments Promote Planned Obsolescence, Too
Government policies that push people to replace their “outdated” stuff can result in significant resource waste.
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?
5 Ways to Simplify Back-to-School Shopping
Forget the crazy school shopping bonanza, and save some money – and your sanity – in the process.
On Walking: A Simple Privilege with Powerful Benefits
A simple act like walking can provide a sense of place, community, and happiness.
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.
