Sustainability

From regular recycling to new eco-friendly ideas and practices, northeast Indiana is making strides in sustainability that go above and beyond the minimum requirements. 

Keep up with the latest conversation here, and submit any questions you have about waste reduction, composting, or green lifestyles to our blogger, Jodi Leamon of the Allen County Department of Environmental Management, at [email protected].

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Feature Story Clinton St. from the top of the Town Center parking garage at the corner of Clinton and E. Wayne St.

The urban expressway not taken: Exploring the history and future of Fort Wayne’s roadway system

Joshua SchipperWednesday, March 30, 2022
Feature Story Dirt Wain compost bins come in a variety of sizes.

Fed up with trash and recycling delays? Dirt Wain shares why you should ‘Give A Truck’

Sierah Barnhart and Kara HackettWednesday, March 9, 2022
Feature Story More than 30 volunteers work in the Landscape & Horticulture Lawton Greenhouse on a regular basis,

Amidst winter, these Fort Wayne greenhouses create an eternal summer for plants—and volunteers

Sierah BarnhartWednesday, January 26, 2022
Feature Story Dr. Ying Shang is Dean of the College of Engineering and School of Computer Sciences at Indiana Tech.

Q&A with Dr. Ying Shang at Indiana Tech, one of three female, Asian deans of engineering in the U.S.

Sierah BarnhartMonday, December 20, 2021
Feature Story Same City Food Truck serves restaurant-quality meals to low-income and no-income individuals who may be experiencing homelessness.

When people fall through the gaps of food access programs in Fort Wayne, these 4 organizations help

Michael KuhnWednesday, December 8, 2021
Feature Story Power lines along Vance Ave. near Crescent Ave. in front of homes in Fort Wayne.

How are Fort Wayne organizations helping people keep their utilities on this winter and cut costs?

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 17, 2021
Feature Story Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne.

#PlacesofNEI: This is your annual reminder to hit up Headwaters Park before the leaves fall

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, November 10, 2021
Feature Story David Rigby, Ruth-Anne’s grandfather, helps shop up carrots as part of the Our HEALing Kitchen class at Shepherd’s House.

Free cooking classes help Fort Wayne families fight obesity and health challenges

Michael KuhnWednesday, October 27, 2021
Feature Story Apiarist Don Ueber is innovating with honey at Tanglewood Berry Farm.

Meet a Fort Wayne beekeeper testing barrel-aged honey

Brett GaugerWednesday, October 13, 2021
Feature Story Rose Avenue Education Farm hosts a farmers market every Sunday at the Fort Wayne League for the Blind and Disabled at 5821 S. Anthony Blvd. 

Burmese farmers are reconnecting with their roots and strengthening Northeast Indiana's food system

By Kara Hackett, with reporting by Desaray BradleyWednesday, October 6, 2021
Feature Story Nancy Fritz works on her mural during "Elevation. A Summit City Mural Showcase" on the 2400 block of Central Dr. in Fort Wayne.

Voices of South East: Open Walls elevate artists to promote social mobility and inclusive growth

Kara HackettWednesday, September 15, 2021
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