Love Your Land Phil

09/04/2026

Our hero. 💚

09/04/2026

The first Friday in September marks National Food Bank Day. Today, we challenge you to feed hungry mouths instead of Land Phil!

When we donate to our local food banks, we not only reduce food waste taking up space in the garbage, but we also give back to our community and help those in need. To find out where to donate in Lincoln, head to the link in the comments.

09/03/2026

Do NOT bag your recyclables.

It's a common recycling misstep to toss your bottles, cans, and cardboard into a bag before placing them in the bin. But bags only slow down the sorting process, damage expensive equipment, and risk recycling being thrown away.

Instead, leave your recyclables loose, clean, and dry to make sure it can be successfully sorted.

09/02/2026

Happy tailgating season! As you gear up to cheer on your favorite teams, remember to help keep our public spaces clean.

Recycle what you can. Metal, aluminum, and tin cans, along with plastics #1, #2, and #5, can go in the recycling bin.

Share your leftovers. Be a good sport and share any extra pregame snacks instead of throwing them away.

Pick up after the party. Be sure to collect any litter left behind and toss it in the garbage so Land Phil can take care of the rest.

09/01/2026

If you haven't yet met our lovable waste ambassador, Land Phil, head to one of these events in September for a photo and to learn more about taking care of him!

September 12 | Downtown Farmers' Market
September 12 | Latino Festival
September 20 | IBEW Car Show
September 26 | Harvest Moon Festival

08/31/2026

What's the deal with discarding rechargeable batteries? 🪫

These aren't your typical AA or AAA batteries. When we say rechargeable batteries, we mean lithium-ion batteries often found in tools, toys, and tech.

Lithium-ion batteries cannot go in the trash or recycling. Instead, they need to be properly recovered to help keep potentially hazardous and flammable materials out of the waste stream while allowing valuable materials to be safely recovered and reused.

When you're done with your rechargeable batteries, take them to HazToGo, Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center, for safe and proper recovery.

08/31/2026

Check out these free classes for tips on growing and preserving food!

We have lots of great classes coming up in September, including some topics on food preservation!

Join us for:
🍅 9/3: Preserving Your Harvest: Canning Tomatoes
🌱 9/5: Establishing Native Perennial Plantings
🧑‍🌾 9/13: Cover Crop Challenge, Part 1
🥕 9/17: Preserving Your Harvest: Dehydrating and Freezing Summer's Bounty
🌶️ 9/22: Preserving Your Harvest: Making Fermented Hot Sauces

Sign up now at https://loom.ly/rGUaR0I

08/29/2026

Anyone know who this guy is? 😅

08/27/2026

Get your groove on at Hub & Soul Music Series! Enjoy live music, eat local food, and come take a photo with Land Phil!

Friday, August 28
Union Plaza, 21st and Q Streets
6:00-9:00 PM
Free entry; food and drinks available for purchase

08/26/2026

Getting started with recycling is simpler than you think. Here's a guide to some common recyclable materials and what to do with them before they go in the bin.