Jodi Leamon

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Jodi Leamon is a Fort Wayne native with degrees in Environmental Studies from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Biology from the University of Illinois Chicago. She has also lived in California, Rhode Island, Colorado, and the Bahamas, pursuing work in the Environmental Sciences. She’s certified in SCUBA and as a Wildland Firefighter. Favorite things: travel, outdoor recreation of all kinds, eating local foods, cooking shows, setting stuff on fire (in the name of habitat enhancement), and frogs. Being back in Fort Wayne rooted in the West Central neighborhood, married to Dustin Flaugher and helping people learn how to live more sustainably is the best life ever. Reach her at [email protected].

Feature Story An app is helping Fort Wayne nonprofits prevent good food from going to waste. Volunteerism

As the pandemic draws attention to food disparity in Fort Wayne, here’s one way you can help

Jodi LeamonThursday, May 21, 2020
Feature Story Take a walk or jog to get exercise, and pick up litter in your neighborhood along the way. Sustainability

COVID-19 making you depressed? Here are two tips to improve your mood—and Fort Wayne’s environment

Jodi LeamonWednesday, March 18, 2020
Feature Story 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. Sustainability

How three Fort Wayne entrepreneurs are fighting food waste

Jodi LeamonWednesday, December 4, 2019
Feature Story The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival boasts participation from 7,500 residents and visitors. Sustainability

What does it take for a large, annual festival to ‘go green’? Fort4Fitness is finding out

Jodi LeamonWednesday, September 18, 2019
Feature Story Contacts can cause environmental issues if they are not properly disposed of. Sustainability

Ask an Environmentalist: What is the eco-friendly way to dispose of contact lenses?

Jodi LeamonWednesday, June 26, 2019
Feature Story earth day list Volunteerism

3 ways to celebrate Earth Day in Fort Wayne

Jodi LeamonWednesday, April 17, 2019
Feature Story Recycling right requires containers to be empty, clean, and dry. But it doesn't have to be a hassle. Sustainability

Ask an Environmentalist: What are some next-level tips to be a recycling pro?

Jodi LeamonWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature Story Holiday meals can be a large source of food waste. Sustainability

Ask an Environmentalist: How can you prevent food waste? This app donates it to people in need

Jodi LeamonWednesday, November 21, 2018
Feature Story Today, recycling or properly disposing of items is largely up to consumers. But that could change. Sustainability

Ask an Environmentalist: Is there a way to make recycling easier?

Jodi LeamonWednesday, September 19, 2018
Feature Story Many U.S. companies are left with no market for their recyclables. Sustainability

How does trade with China affect recycling in Allen County?

Jodi LeamonWednesday, August 22, 2018
Feature Story Single-stream recycling bins are picked up to be sorted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Sustainability

Is your recycling really getting recycled?

Jodi LeamonWednesday, July 18, 2018
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