A
global network of artists, activists, writers, pranksters, students,
educators and entrepreneurs who want to advance the new social activist
movement of the information age. Our aim is to topple existing power
structures and forge a major shift in the way we will live in the 21st
century.
Alternatives
is a non-profit organization that equips people of faith to
challenge consumerism, live justly and celebrate responsibly.
Started in 1973 as a protest against the commercialization of
Christmas, our focus is on encouraging celebrations that reflect
conscientious ways of living.
In
this site you will find a wide spectrum of resources related to
voluntary simplicity, a way of life that addresses the widespread
yearning in North America and other western countries for a slower pace
of life with more time for joyful relationships, fulfilling work, and
living one's dreams. For some, though not all, people, to live more
simply involves working less, wanting less, and spending less.
Founded
by Lester Brown in 1974, the Worldwatch Institute offers a unique
blend of interdisciplinary research, global focus, and accessible
writing that has made it a leading source of information on the
interactions among key environmental, social, and economic
trends. Our work revolves around the transition to an
environmentally sustainable and socially just society—and how to
achieve it.
