MEET
LAND PHIL
He’s lovable, he’s large, and he’s in charge of Lincoln and Lancaster County’s garbage. Right now, he could use a little love.
So, here’s
the deal.
Land Phil lives on Bluff Road in Lincoln. He’s big (171 acres as a matter of fact. But, hey, who’s counting?). He needs constant care to stay tidy. Above all, he does a heap of good for our community, and we could do some things that would make his life a whole lot better.
Sometimes it’s easy to throw things in the garbage because it seems like they just disappear.
just disappear.
All garbage goes to Phil. ALL of it. If we’re being honest, he handles it beautifully, but the problem is that some things just don’t need to go to Phil.
Land Phil is filling up on items that could be recycled and lots of usable food. That’s where you come in. If we can love Land Phil a little better, we’ll all benefit.
How can you
love phil better?
Let us count the ways. Asking is the first step, so you’re off to a great start!
Know Recycling
Many of the items we use every day—paper, clean plastic containers, cardboard, and metal cans (aluminum and tin)—can get a second life by being recycled instead of sent to Land Phil. Doesn’t that sound nice?
Save Food
Food waste is one of the most impactful ways we can change how quickly Land Phil is filling up. In the United States, 40% of all food is wasted. But there’s good news: we can do something about it. How can you reduce food waste at home? Well, we’ve got ideas.
Waste Less
There’s an old saying that goes, “If it’s broke, fix it.” Okay, maybe that’s not exactly how the saying goes. But it’s a good reminder for everyday choices, like repairing appliances, mending clothes, sharing things with friends and family, buying something used instead of new, or donating an item you’re no longer using. One-and-done items are filling Land Phil up because of our convenient lifestyle, and he’s fed up.
Get to
Know Phil
What is Land Phil like? Who visits him? How does he spend his days? Get all the answers to these questions and more.
