Shop Small this Saturday!
November 21st, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
When you shop this holiday season, choose to Shop Small with local businesses for Small Business Saturdays!
Browsing the "consumerism" Tag
The Top 10 Most Inspiring Sustainability Leaders
April 16th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Who are the folks making s*#t happen in the world of sustainability? Big names are making a big difference, but [&hellip
5 Ways to Simplify Your Life: Limit Consumption for More Joy, Less Stuff
March 31st, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Limiting consumption doesn't have to mean feeling deprived. Here are some radical ways to simplify your life, so you can love more and consume less
The Minimalism Challenge: 30 Days of Mindfulness
March 2nd, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Wondering how to make your life more simple and mindful? Try this Minimalism challenge to declutter your life, find your center, and reduce your impact
Everything old is New Again: Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving
December 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Have you heard about The Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving? Well, according to this great article from Treehugger, [&hellip
Fair Trade Friday: 10 Businesses to Support
December 2nd, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
10 Fair Trade businesses to visit this Christmas
Buy Nothing Day
November 25th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Boycott Black Friday and buy nothing instead! Help end the reign of consumer lifestyles
Earth Day Ideas: Paper or Plastic Should Not Be an Option
April 19th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
Earth Day is around the corner, and unfortunately, this day makes me cynical and snarky. Perhaps it’s from years in [&hellip
The Story of Stuff with Author Annie Leonard
March 19th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with author Annie Leonard about her book, “The Story of Stuff.” iPods, DVD players, [&hellip
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