Environment & Sustainability

Coverage of green innovations, and climate and environment issues and developments, especially those told by local voices and that offer solutions for community concerns.

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.

Latest in Environment & Sustainability
Tidy lawns might win awards, but they aren't the most environmentally friendly.
Ask An Environmentalist: What is the most environmentally friendly way to maintain my lawn?

Simple tips to do less to your lawn while creating more environmental benefits.

Plastic bags bans are a controversial topic in Indiana.
Ask An Environmentalist: If we’re ditching plastic straws, why hasn’t Indiana banned plastic bags?

It turns out, there is actually a ban on banning plastic bags in Indiana.

Recycling right requires containers to be empty, clean, and dry. But it doesn't have to be a hassle.
Ask an Environmentalist: What are some next-level tips to be a recycling pro?

How to fight food waste, tidy up the fridge, and try a few new recipes at the same time.

Single-use plastic items like water bottles are not "sustainable."
Ask an Environmentalist: What do you mean when you say ‘sustainable’?

Spelling out exactly what “sustainability” means in different contexts might make advocacy more effective.

Holiday meals can be a large source of food waste.
Ask an Environmentalist: How can you prevent food waste? This app donates it to people in need

Holiday food waste is a common problem. But thanks to a new app available in Fort Wayne, it doesn’t have to be.

Products like lightbulbs and batteries require unique recycling methods.
Ask an Environmentalist: How do you recycle used batteries and lightbulbs?

This is how you properly dispose of items that don’t go into your bin.

Today, recycling or properly disposing of items is largely up to consumers. But that could change.
Ask an Environmentalist: Is there a way to make recycling easier?

A strategy designed to simplify the process is gaining traction. But it comes with a cost.

Many U.S. companies are left with no market for their recyclables.
How does trade with China affect recycling in Allen County?

The answer might not be as bad as you think.

Tirthak Saha, 26, is a Grid Modernization Engineer for I&M in Fort Wayne.
Meet the northeast Indiana immigrant on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for energy innovation

The nationally-awarded Tirthak Saha shares his passion for his vocation and the new place he calls home.

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