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Before Eggnog: Holiday Highs, Lows, and the Simple Path in Between
Blog | by Kim | November 18, 2008
Making the Potluck a Success in Today’s World
Blog | by Dale S. Brown | February 7, 2012
Can we reinvent the potluck so it can work in today’s busy, ingredient-conscious world?
Green Dieting Without Gimmicks: Seeking a Healthy Relationship to Food
Blog | by Kim | July 6, 2009
GoodGuide: Green Product Information at Your Fingertips
Blog | by Kim | June 15, 2009
How can we be sure that we're making the right decisions before we get to the checkout line? GoodGuide is a helpful resource that puts all the dimensions of a product at your fingertips.
Embrace the Risk: Shop With Recycled Containers
Blog | by Jake Giessman | October 15, 2012
Want to reduce your plastic packaging waste? Consider bringing your own recycled containers when you go to the food store.
Beyond Green Consumerism
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | May 11, 2011
What we buy matters. But what we do matters more.
GUIDE: Simplify the Holidays – practical tips for having a holiday with more joy and less stuff
Resources | by New Dream | November 9, 2015
Simplify the Holidays offers practical tips for having a holiday with more joy and less stuff. The booklet contains guidance to help you set a budget, relieve stress, come up with new gift ideas, and make your holiday season more meaningful.
My Attempt to 'Buy Nothing New' This October
Blog | by Anjuli Crocker | October 22, 2012
How hard is it to not buy anything new for an entire month? New Dream's AJ Crocker tries it out—and finds a world of abundance and creativity.
Three Reasons Why GMO Labeling Is a No Brainer
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | February 6, 2014
As debates rage over the safety of genetically engineered foods, it’s time for some new arguments in support of GMO labeling.
Breaking the Soda Habit
Blog | by alexis | January 12, 2009
How the Pandemic Helped Me Rediscover Local Markets
Blog | by Kelley Dennings | June 9, 2020
Kelley Dennings shares how the challenges of grocery shopping during a pandemic reconnected her to local markets, and prompted an innovative yet old-fashioned approach to finding toilet paper.
Living the Dream: Wall Street Defector Sam Polk
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | August 4, 2013
At age 30, former hedge fund trader Sam Polk walked away from Wall Street to start a new life of volunteerism and personal growth.
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product
Blog | by Dave Evans | June 9, 2016
There are a few key things you can look for to give you a better idea of what kind of company you are supporting with your wallet.
A Year of Buying Nothing New
Blog | by Julie Fathy | January 28, 2016
A Denver mom resolves to go debt-free by buying nothing new (aside from a few necessities) for a full year.
My Year of Buying Nothing New: 4-Month Update
Blog | by Julie Fathy | April 25, 2016
Colorado mom Julie Fathy has found joy in a different kind of life—one with less stuff.