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17 Goals for a Better World

How Your Listings Change the World

Every item you list, swap, or give away on Maine Nugs is a nugget of good tied to one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals — right here in Maine.

1

No Poverty

Primary Goal

A local swap and classifieds marketplace makes essential goods affordable and accessible to families who cannot always buy new.

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2

Zero Hunger

Community members can list surplus garden produce, preserved foods, and farming equipment to reduce food waste and support local food access.

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3

Good Health and Well-Being

Exchanging fitness equipment, outdoor gear, and wellness items at affordable prices promotes healthier lifestyles across the community.

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4

Quality Education

Families can find affordable textbooks, school supplies, musical instruments, and educational materials through local listings.

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5

Gender Equality

An inclusive local marketplace empowers all community members to participate equally in economic exchange regardless of gender.

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6

Clean Water and Sanitation

Sharing water filtration systems, rain barrels, and conservation equipment through local listings supports community water stewardship.

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7

Affordable and Clean Energy

Listing energy-efficient appliances, solar panels, wood stoves, and weatherization materials helps community members reduce energy costs.

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8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Primary Goal

A local marketplace creates micro-entrepreneurship opportunities and keeps money circulating within the community economy.

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9

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

A digital classifieds platform brings modern infrastructure to local commerce, connecting buyers and sellers through accessible technology.

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10

Reduced Inequalities

A community marketplace levels the playing field by giving everyone equal access to buy, sell, and trade goods at fair prices.

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11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Primary Goal

Local reuse marketplaces strengthen community resilience by keeping usable goods in circulation and reducing the need for distant supply chains.

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12

Responsible Consumption and Production

Primary Goal

Every item reused through a local swap marketplace is one fewer item manufactured, shipped, and eventually sent to a landfill.

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13

Climate Action

Primary Goal

Extending the life of goods through local reuse directly reduces the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and shipping new products.

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14

Life Below Water

Reducing waste that ends up in waterways starts with reusing goods locally instead of discarding them into the waste stream.

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15

Life on Land

Primary Goal

Reusing and swapping goods locally reduces the extraction of raw materials and the habitat destruction that comes with manufacturing new products.

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16

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

A trusted local marketplace builds social cohesion and strengthens community bonds through fair, transparent exchanges between neighbors.

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17

Partnerships for the Goals

A community marketplace thrives through partnerships between local organizations, businesses, and residents working together toward shared goals.

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Global Goals, Local Impact

The SDGs were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015 as a blueprint for peace and prosperity. At Maine Nugs, we believe every small swap in your community is a nugget of good for the planet.

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SDGs tracked on every listing

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Maine counties participating

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