Sustainability

Opinion: Participate in the public process, invest in our community’s well-being

For the greater good, Fort Wayne resident Kimberly Koczan wants fellow community members to ask questions and demand answers when it comes to the Google Data Center.

Latest in Sustainability
Planting seeds for a greener future: Huntington celebrates ‘Oaktober’ with new city forester

For the first annual Oaktober, Huntington planted 500 trees across the town to boost its urban forest.

#PlacesofNEI: Summit City Vintage on The Landing

Summit City Vintage features an array of rare and nostalgic pieces and occasionally hosts vintage festivals on The Landing.

From left: Jennie Renner, Megan Burton, and Mia Morris work on mending projects.
PHOTOS: Monday Mendings encourages sustainability

“Mending doesn't always mean fixing a seam. It can mean adding a patch or button, adding decorative stitches to hide a stain, or simply modifying a garment– add, subtract, or tuck, in order to make it wearable again.”

Circular Indiana
Circular Indiana is a hosting networking event for sustainability enthusiasts in Fort Wayne

“The outcome of this networking event is to know about the sustainable initiatives and programs in Fort Wayne and its surrounding areas.”

From a restaurant Grease Cooperative to clean drain campaigns and cleanup days, here’s how Fort Wayne is becoming more eco-friendly—and how you can help.
Just in time for Earth Day, here are 8 ways Fort Wayne is becoming more sustainable

From a restaurant Grease Cooperative to clean drain campaigns and cleanup days, here’s how Fort Wayne is becoming more eco-friendly—and how you can help.

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’

We caught up with Dirt Wain’s Founder Brett Bloom to learn more about his team’s work, their “Give A Truck” campaign, and their mission to move Fort Wayne toward a carbon-neutral future.  

This week's #PlacesofNEI feature is the Trine State Recreation Area in Angola.
#PlacesofNEI: Check out the Trine State Recreation Area in Angola

"The public is welcome to enjoy this oasis in the heart of Steuben County to help reconnect with nature and the beautiful surroundings that Trine SRA has to offer."

LC Nature Park opened in May 2021 at 9744 Aboite Rd in Roanoke.
Q&A with the new LC Nature Park in Roanoke: Preserving Indiana’s native species

What was once a reserve for the Myaamia (Miami) tribe in the late 1800s is now a 200-acre private nonprofit park designed to showcase and preserve Indiana’s native flora and fauna.   

Homeowner George Peregrim is an advocate with Solar United Neighbors (SUN).
Should your home or business convert to solar energy? Two groups in Fort Wayne can help

These organizations are teaming to help Indiana residents and business owners learn about clean energy—and reap the benefits.

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