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Guides & Toolkits

Household Guides & Tips

Download these brochures to receive everyday tips on energy efficiency, how to clean your house and rid it of pests using nontoxic solutions, and tips for saving money by including simple changes to your daily habits such as grocery shopping, consumer purchases, and cutting back on food and other waste such as plastic bags that take centuries to break down. We also have tips for helping schools in your community reduce their food waste and save money while doing it. Use our Visitors Guide to plan your next trip to the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument.

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reusable food containers
tips to lessen your footprint on the environment

Reduce Your Use

nontoxic cleaners
non-toxic cleaning solutions

Clean Housekeeping

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Tips for home energy savings

Bright Ideas

dispose of pet waste safely

The Scoop on Pet Poop

school food waste
help your school save money & resources

School Food Recovery Handbook

Sustainability Toolkits

All across Maine, people are looking for holistic approaches that reduce climate-disrupting pollution, eliminate litter, increase recycling and composting, and transition to clean energy. To that end, NRCM is dedicated to providing you with the tools to be successful in passing sustainability initiatives. That is why we are providing these web-based toolkits, with resources to help you, and your community, move forward toward a sustainable future. Click on the initiative below for information and resources to help you succeed.

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