Meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025. This working group is currently creating an introductory document to degrowth policy in the US.

The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, December 5th from 11:00AM-12:30PM Central Time (9:00-10:30 Pacific / 12:00-1:30 Eastern).

For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.

Efficiency improvements and circular strategies are often promoted as key pathways to sustainability. In practice, however, their expected environmental benefits are often reduced when behavioural and systemic responses lead to greater overall consumption, a phenomenon known as rebound effects. 

This session brings together researchers to discuss the origins of rebound, share new insights, and explore emerging directions in rebound research. Drawing on case studies from multiple sectors, speakers will highlight how rebound analysis can be more effectively integrated into sustainability assessment and policy design.

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84748972297?pwd=lf2nBbvHFSS1DLdZr3SFulbwAhCfiq.1

Speakers:

• Tamar Meshulam (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)

• Tamar Makov (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)

• David Font Vivanco (Eco Intelligent Growth SL)

• John Mulrow (Degrowth Institute)

Meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025. This working group is currently creating an introductory document to degrowth policy in the US.

The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, November 14th from 11:00AM-12:30PM Central Time (9:00-10:30 Pacific / 12:00-1:30 Eastern).

For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.

Next meeting of the Challenge to Growth Mapping Working Group will be on Thursday, November 13th at 6:30pm U.S. Central Time (on Zoom). For more information, or to get involved, please email jason@degrowthinstitute.org.

DGI’s John Mulrow will be leading a seminar titled “What Happens to the Savings? Circularity, Sustainability, and Degrowth” at Loyola University Chicago on Wednesday, November 12th. Click here for more information.

DGI’s John Mulrow will be speaking at Chicago Climate Connect for an evening of open networking and a conversation about what it means to build a future beyond just economic growth. John will host a discussion exploring the core ideas of degrowth and how they connect to climate action, equity, and systems change. Whether you’re new to the concept or already deep in the conversation, this is a chance to connect with others reimagining what a just and sustainable economy could look like.

To register for the discussion, click here!

For more information on Chicago Climate Connect events, click here!

Meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025.

The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, October 24th from 11:00AM-12:30PM CDT (9:00-10:30 PDT / 12:00-1:30 EDT).

For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.

DGI will be participating at Reuse-a-Palooza at The Plant on Sunday, October 19th!

“Scavengers unite! Get ready for the fall 2025 edition of Reuse-a-Palooza at The Plant.

This semiannual event provides opportunities to repair clothing and household items, safely dispose tricky-to-recycle items, and donate bicycles, clothing, and more, all the while bringing attention to strategies to reduce waste and improve environmental conditions. We’ll be joined by an amazing group of waste-reduction and repurposing enthusiasts focusing on economically, environmentally, and socially responsible approaches to purchasing and consumption.”

For more information about the event, click here.

Degrowth Cafe in Milwaukee with DeSchool Attendees Karen Lemke and Dylan Carson

Our friends at Regenerate MKE are putting on a degrowth cafe on Friday, October 17th! Click here for the event information: Degrowth Cafe at Kuumba Juice and Cafe

Meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025.

The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, October 10th from 11:00AM-12:30PM CDT (9:00-10:30 PDT / 12:00-1:30 EDT).

For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.

Working group to build out a map of degrowth assets and resources across the US and North America. For more information, or to get an invitation to the call, please email jason@degrowthinstitute.org.

Next meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025.

The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, September 26th from 2:00-3:30PM CDT (12:00-1:30 PDT / 3:00-4:30 EDT).

For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.

First meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025. The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, September 12th from 2:00-3:30PM CDT (12:00-1:30 PDT / 3:00-4:30 EDT). For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.

Meeting of academics and researchers interested in collaborating on degrowth-related research. For more information, or to receive a meeting link, please email Alison Chopel at alison@solidarityresearch.org.