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.
No Poverty
Primary GoalA local swap and classifieds marketplace makes essential goods affordable and accessible to families who cannot always buy new.
Learn moreZero Hunger
Community members can list surplus garden produce, preserved foods, and farming equipment to reduce food waste and support local food access.
Learn moreGood Health and Well-Being
Exchanging fitness equipment, outdoor gear, and wellness items at affordable prices promotes healthier lifestyles across the community.
Learn moreQuality Education
Families can find affordable textbooks, school supplies, musical instruments, and educational materials through local listings.
Learn moreGender Equality
An inclusive local marketplace empowers all community members to participate equally in economic exchange regardless of gender.
Learn moreClean Water and Sanitation
Sharing water filtration systems, rain barrels, and conservation equipment through local listings supports community water stewardship.
Learn moreAffordable and Clean Energy
Listing energy-efficient appliances, solar panels, wood stoves, and weatherization materials helps community members reduce energy costs.
Learn moreDecent Work and Economic Growth
Primary GoalA local marketplace creates micro-entrepreneurship opportunities and keeps money circulating within the community economy.
Learn moreIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
A digital classifieds platform brings modern infrastructure to local commerce, connecting buyers and sellers through accessible technology.
Learn moreReduced Inequalities
A community marketplace levels the playing field by giving everyone equal access to buy, sell, and trade goods at fair prices.
Learn moreSustainable Cities and Communities
Primary GoalLocal reuse marketplaces strengthen community resilience by keeping usable goods in circulation and reducing the need for distant supply chains.
Learn moreResponsible Consumption and Production
Primary GoalEvery item reused through a local swap marketplace is one fewer item manufactured, shipped, and eventually sent to a landfill.
Learn moreClimate Action
Primary GoalExtending the life of goods through local reuse directly reduces the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and shipping new products.
Learn moreLife Below Water
Reducing waste that ends up in waterways starts with reusing goods locally instead of discarding them into the waste stream.
Learn moreLife on Land
Primary GoalReusing and swapping goods locally reduces the extraction of raw materials and the habitat destruction that comes with manufacturing new products.
Learn morePeace, Justice and Strong Institutions
A trusted local marketplace builds social cohesion and strengthens community bonds through fair, transparent exchanges between neighbors.
Learn morePartnerships for the Goals
A community marketplace thrives through partnerships between local organizations, businesses, and residents working together toward shared goals.
Learn moreGlobal 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.
SDGs tracked on every listing
Maine counties participating
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