“My climate action plan is creating less waste and using less water”
To live sustainably means to live within my own financial, psychological, and physical means. I know what resources I have, and I try to stick to that
“In the meadow, it was quiet. It was nice to look at the flying things.”
“Helping children gain knowledge and think about how they can see things differently is something we do at the library”
“Being part of something that the whole town is doing is really exciting!”
“I am proud of the role I played in helping Oberlin be named a bicycle-friendly community.”
“Our resiliency, our sustainability, our whole way of life should be grounded in saving the planet, so that we have a place to live”
“I try to figure out how to walk the talk of sustainability in my own life”
“The feeling of connection in Oberlin is some sort of magic”
“The solar array reflects the college’s commitment to environmental and economic sustainability. The space is shared by club sports teams, the community, animals, and farmers alike!”
“That is the idea of sustainability. If everyone thinks about what they are throwing away, if they consciously make every move count, then they will be sustainable”
“A more environmentally responsible way of living is going to be necessary if we’re really going to protect what we enjoy today”
“In order to make bigger impact in the world, we have to have smarter consumers”
“In volunteering at the elementary school I learned as much from the students I worked with as they did from me”
“Our core values of excellence through rigor, innovation, and challenge align with the City’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality”
“Running a B&B in Oberlin isn’t work. It’s a real pleasure”
“You can walk or bike anywhere in Oberlin”
“Oberlin is very walkable and bikeable”
“If you know what your gift is and you can find your opportunity to use that gift, then you use it in a positive way”
“Communities are living systems. Giving each member a voice so that their impact and influence on the community can be heard is important!”