Survey Results I: Conscious Consumers and Activism

Blog | by Guest bloggers | June 11, 2009

Survey Results II: Conscious Consumers and Activism

Blog | by Guest bloggers | June 11, 2009

Activism in a Place Where Eco Isn’t the Norm

Blog | by Christine Kane | October 18, 2018

Retiree and New Dreamer Chris Kane shares some of her strategies for being an eco-activist in her adopted home state of Florida.

The Power of Activism and an Engaged Citizenry: An Interview with Liz Barratt-Brown

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | May 28, 2012

Barratt-Brown talks about her lifelong work as an environmental campaigner, and her more recent roles as a tar sands activist and olive oil farmer.

How Does Your Pothole Garden Grow?

Blog | by Jennifer Prediger | May 29, 2012

"Pothole gardener” Steve Wheem is part installation artist, graffiti artist, and miniaturist.

Four New Books Explore American Consumption

Blog | by Dave | July 9, 2009

Your Money or Your Life? Share Your Story!

Blog | by Vicki Robin | January 24, 2017

This classic book on achieving financial independence is being updated—and the authors want to hear from you!

Want More Time? Give It Away!

Blog | by Wendy Philleo | September 25, 2012

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

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.

A Roadmap to a New Economy: An Interview with Gus Speth

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | March 8, 2012

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

It’s Time to Renounce Our Throwaway Ethic

Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 31, 2012

The throwaway mentality is usually associated with the wasteful use of consumer goods. But what about food, animals, and even human life?

As we looked back on this year, 2019 seemed to offer it all: moments of deep concern and persistent challenges to our safety and well-being, alongside meaningful signs of hope that are taking us into 2020.

Consumerism, Values, and What Really Matters: An Interview with Tim Kasser

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | July 29, 2011

Psychologist Tim Kasser describes his work on materialism and values, and how he’s tried to resist consumer pressures in his own life.

10 Great Books to Teach Your Kids About Consumerism

Blog | by New Dream | February 6, 2018

Shara Drew, the director of New Dream's Kids & Commercialism campaign, reviews two recent children’s books that deal with the topic of consumerism in a way that's impactful and fun, and also suggests eight more oldies but goodies.

May My Children Be Givers

Blog | by Bellamy Shoffner | February 7, 2018

Bellamy Shoffner, editor of the online magazine Hold the Line, shares an eye-opening experience that led her to deepen her social justice work and step up her family's efforts to give more to their community.

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