The must-see Web site for alternatives to consumerism. Working on de-commercializing Christmas and other holidays. Offers comprehensive courses on voluntary simplicity for workplace use as well as several other environmental programs. Now forming Earth Institute affiliates in many other cities, including Minneapolis, Wichita, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. Founded by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin, the New Road Map Foundation channels all the profits earned on sales of Your Money or Your Life into workshops and other activities designed to help people live more frugally and sustainably.
Workbooks are available for church groups and workplace study groups.
Seen in action in Holland in Escape from Affluenza , G.A.P. is also active in the United States, with Eco-Team programs in many cities. They also have workbooks for children. The Connecticut DEP used Sid Quarrier's calculations about his family's use of resources to develop a wonderful color poster about consuming wisely, with tons of valuable information and a thorough resource list on the back. They'll send it to you for a dollar. They can also help you get out of debt instead of declaring personal bankruptcy, as 1.24 million Americans did last year.