Resources

Is it possible to find a meaningful, fulfilling career that also pays the bills? According to a new book, the answer is yes.

Last year, The Big Lunch brought nearly 2 million people across the United Kingdom out of doors to have lunch in their communities—literally.

Speth talks about the need to reshape the political and economic system to work better for all Americans.

St. George's Market in Belfast, Ireland, showcases how local markets can bridge historical divides and give back to communities.

A new report finds that advertising in schools poses a threat to children’s education and development and doesn’t address budget woes.

Good ideas meet excellent execution in the new world of creative activism.

The new head of Worldwatch says we need to address both population growth and rising consumption if we hope to bring about a more sustainable world.

By measuring consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions, we can chart a path to more sustainable ways of living and doing.

A new report from Demos points out the problems with using GDP as the predominant benchmark of our economic and social progress.

Sterling talks about the need for “big-picture” thinking to address the world’s most pressing environmental and conservation challenges.

Each month, master fixers and people with broken things convene to restore the tired items of everyday life.

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?

We asked our readers for their ideas for simplifying the holidays, and the response was overwhelming! Here are some of our favorite tips.

This printable coupon favor book is a simple gift that is not only meaningful and fun, but also free! Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own in half an hour.

New oil-consumption scenario for The Settlers of Catan brings eye-opening lessons about resource consumption and our impact on the world.

Below is a list of sources for the studies referenced in New Dream video The High Price of Materialism, narrated by psychologist Tim Kasser. Overviews of the literature on materialism and consumer culture Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The “what” and “why” of goal pu...

What if you could accurately measure the happiness of your community based on parameters like physical health, material well-being, and time balance?

The preventative health and environmental sustainability movements face a common challenge: getting people and institutions to change their habits.

Living Lighter is a colorful pamphlet filled with helpful tips and resources for reducing your consumer footprint.

Gus Speth offers participants in the Occupy movement 10 principles to point the way to a new economy and a new politics.