Sustainability

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.  

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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.

#PeopleofNEI: Sammie Vance, fighting plastic pollution with public art

"You don’t have to be an adult to make a difference. You can be a kid, too."

Brett Bloom is a Fort Wayne artist and activist, as well as the creator of Dirt Wain community-scale composting.
Meet Brett Bloom: A Fort Wayne innovator using communication and art to create social change

How one local resident is making a difference—from composting to publishing socially engaged art and activism.

#PeopleofNEI: Jodi, preventing food waste during COVID-19

"This is a federal program that is paying farmers for their food to prevent waste and help people in need."

The COVID-19 pandemic is showing us the power we have to impact our environment.
Ask an Environmentalist: What will our environment look like after the COVID-19 pandemic?

We’re seeing a quieter and cleaner world now, but what does the future hold?

Take a walk or jog to get exercise, and pick up litter in your neighborhood along the way.
COVID-19 making you depressed? Here are two tips to improve your mood—and Fort Wayne’s environment

“Think spring. Get outside. Do some good with your free time!”

Leamon is a sustainability blogger for Input Fort Wayne.
Input Fort Wayne’s sustainability blogger is named one of Indiana’s ‘Recycling Rock Stars’

The Indiana Recycling Coalition recognizes Jodi Leamon for her work in Allen County, her blog in Input Fort Wayne, and more.

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