BeyondConsumerism
Providing tools and support to families, citizens, and activists to counter our consumerist culture and to create new social norms about how to have a high quality of life and a reduced ecological footprint.
Go Beyond Consumerism
New Dream's Beyond Consumerism program strives to create a vision of life beyond overconsumption, disposable lifestyles, and perpetual marketing, and to provide the tools to help families, citizens, educators, and activists rein in consumerism in their own lives and in broader society.
Discover ways to consume more consciously, better balance work and life, avoid advertising, protect your children from marketing, and become more self-reliant.
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Featured Resource
E-Waste: What to Do With That Old Gadget
Now that you've upgraded, why not make the responsible choice and donate or recycle your old equipment, rather than just dumping it in the trash? »
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Featured Blog
Can the Rewards of Travel Outweigh the Planetary Costs?
Despite the environmental repercussions, traveling also makes one appreciate the Earth. »
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Featured Resource
Reader Submissions: How I Simplify the Holidays
We asked our readers for their ideas for simplifying the holidays, and the response was overwhelming! Here are some of our favorite tips. »
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