Sustainability

Many products may appear to be recyclable or eco-friendly, but be sure to do your research.

Are you actually living eco-friendly? How to ‘go green’ without getting greenwashed

Don't be fooled by misinformation and companies trying to take advantage of your desire to "go green."

Latest in Sustainability
Brett Bloom started Dirt Wain in a northeast Fort Wayne neighborhood to build a movement around community-scale composting.
Discover Dirt Wain: A community-scale composting service gaining momentum in Fort Wayne

A composting service that started in one Fort Wayne neighborhood is growing fast and creating a movement.

Three local business owners who have chosen to find a better use for food waste, even at the expense of personal convenience, staff hours, and increased bills.
How three Fort Wayne entrepreneurs are fighting food waste

Food waste doesn’t have to be bad for the environment. Here’s how three Fort Wayne entrepreneurs are repurposing it.

Composting helps keep organic materials out of the landfills, which contributes to climate change.
Ask An Environmentalist: How can I do my part to improve the climate? Try ‘lazy composting’

One of the simplest climate-positive habits to implement in the average person’s life is composting. Here’s an easy way to start.

Stephanie Gottesman of "Women Are: Fort Wayne" interviews Jodi Leamon about living a zero-waste lifestyle.
Podcast: 10 ways to move toward a zero-waste lifestyle in Fort Wayne

Jodi Leamon of the Allen County Department of Environmental Management shares tips, tricks, and stories on green living.

The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival boasts participation from 7,500 residents and visitors.
What does it take for a large, annual festival to ‘go green’? Fort4Fitness is finding out

Along with creating a healthier population in Allen County, this forward-thinking festival is also creating a healthier environment.

The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams at Grace College engages students in water quality work and conservation.
How healthy are northeast Indiana’s lakes and streams? Ask the Lilly Center at Grace College

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College studies and optimizes the health of water ecosystems.

A waterfall at Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run in Wabash.
Waterfalls in northeast Indiana? Discover hidden treasures on ACRES Land Trust preserves

Meet the land trust preserving more than 7,100 acres of nature in northeast Indiana.

#PeopleofNEI: Natalie and Ben Hoffman, feeding northeast Indiana

"Farmers really are the foundation of the food industry. We are its beating heart."

Contacts can cause environmental issues if they are not properly disposed of.
Ask an Environmentalist: What is the eco-friendly way to dispose of contact lenses?

These tiny pieces of plastic can cause environmental issues if they are not properly recycled.

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