Resource Management

After preparing the soil, Rabaka Grung of Omaha plants cucumber seedlings at Cooper Farm in Omaha, Nebraska July 21, 2020. Photo by Gregory Nathan
Resource Management is about using community and business resources like land, water, soil, plants, food, and created materials wisely, efficiently, and conservatively.

Resources

Choosing Wisely

Conservation

Conservation is using food and water to reduce waste and ensure sustainability, an essential foundation for protecting the environment, saving money, and preserving future generations.

Karen Wilson with Landscape Services waters the flowers outside of the Sheldon Art Museum on City Campus. June 11, 2020. Photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication
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Waste Not, Want Nat

Food Waste Recovery

Collecting and redistributing surplus food, to prevent it from going to waste, is a powerful way to reduce food waste, support those in need, and promote environmental sustainability.

The landfill section of the Hardin Hall recycling stations are sorted by the students. Environmental Studies Orientation students work on a waste audit of Hardin Hall, Ag Hall, and Filley Hall as part of a class project. March 24, 2021. Photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication
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Making Food's Food

Composting

Composting turns organic waste, like food scraps and yard waste, into nutrient-rich soil, reducing waste, helping the environment, and creating valuable nutrients for gardening and farming.

Rick Koelsch, professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Rick gathers composted manure samples. Photo for the 2019 publication of the Strategic Discussions for Nebraska magazine. May 15, 2019, Photo by Gregory Nathan | University Communication
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