“Leading activities for students is rewarding because everyone walks away having learned something, like proper recycling”
“I look to be a leader in energy consciousness and give recommendations to other fire departments”
“Working on climate change in Oberlin has given me hope that real change can start on a community level”
“We’ve gone from fluorescent light bulbs to LED because we are concerned about what our carbon footprint looks”
“The Oberlin landscape is very open and bright, and not very claustrophic-inducing”
“Ohio followed science to flatten our COVID curve; to address the climate crisis in time the federal government has to do the same”
“Studying Environmental Communication motivated me to take a summer internship with Iowa Public Radio, where I focused on environmental issues”
“I like living in a place where people are mindful of the environment, and keep it in the forefront of the community is cool and unique”
“The fact that Oberlin is a college town and that many people have chosen to retire here speaks volumes”
“The Oberlin Fire Department’s rooftop garden was built with plants specifically selected to slow the flow of water collection on the roof”
“OSCA is an example of intentional living. It’s a model of a more fair and sustainable institution”
“It is through conversations with community members that we can learn to understand, empathize and to collectively push forward”
“Working to improve the environment empowers me – it helps me know where I stand”
“Oberlin is just a fantastic little place; you get to know everybody and everybody gets to know you. You’re not looked at as being different or strange”
“Sustainability is what you need to be happy and healthy: supporting your own wellbeing, and tying that in with nature”
“People, animals, and plants can share the earth without hurting each other”
“It's kind of my motto: more life. Get more life going”
“It is easy to go to the downtown of Oberlin. Tappan Square is really nice”
“Where does that money go when you shop here in Oberlin? It goes directly back into the community”
“It’s an awesome thing to work with student tutors. They’re really committed and it means a lot to them”