Author Jodi Leamon Jodi Leamon is a Fort Wayne native with degrees in Environmental Studies from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Biology from the University of Illinois Chicago. Send her your questions at Jodi.leamon@co.allen.in.us. Jodi Leamon's Latest Articles As the pandemic draws attention to food disparity in Fort Wayne, here’s one way you can help By Jodi Leamon ● Healthy Communities ● May 21, 2020 An app is helping Fort Wayne nonprofits prevent good food from going to waste. Ask an Environmentalist: What will our environment look like after the COVID-19 pandemic? By Jodi Leamon ● Healthy Communities ● April 15, 2020 We’re seeing a quieter and cleaner world now, but what does the future hold? COVID-19 making you depressed? Here are two tips to improve your mood—and Fort Wayne’s environment By Jodi Leamon ● Healthy Communities ● March 18, 2020 “Think spring. Get outside. Do some good with your free time!” Are you actually living eco-friendly? How to ‘go green’ without getting greenwashed By Jodi Leamon ● Sustainability ● January 15, 2020 Don't be fooled by misinformation and companies trying to take advantage of your desire to "go green." How three Fort Wayne entrepreneurs are fighting food waste By Jodi Leamon ● Sustainability ● December 4, 2019 Food waste doesn’t have to be bad for the environment. Here’s how three Fort Wayne entrepreneurs are repurposing it. Ask An Environmentalist: How can I do my part to improve the climate? Try ‘lazy composting’ By Jodi Leamon ● Sustainability ● October 16, 2019 One of the simplest climate-positive habits to implement in the average person’s life is composting. Here’s an easy way to start. What does it take for a large, annual festival to ‘go green’? Fort4Fitness is finding out By Jodi Leamon ● Sustainability ● September 18, 2019 Along with creating a healthier population in Allen County, this forward-thinking festival is also creating a healthier environment. What do you do with old shoes in any condition? This Allen County nonprofit can help By Jodi Leamon ● Volunteerism ● August 7, 2019 A local chapter of an Indianapolis nonprofit will donate or recycle your old footwear. Ask an Environmentalist: What is the eco-friendly way to dispose of contact lenses? By Jodi Leamon ● Sustainability ● June 26, 2019 These tiny pieces of plastic can cause environmental issues if they are not properly recycled. Ask An Environmentalist: What is the most environmentally friendly way to maintain my lawn? By Jodi Leamon ● Sustainability ● May 22, 2019 Simple tips to do less to your lawn while creating more environmental benefits. Posts pagination 1 2 3 Next