“It would be great to see more people adopting a vegetarian way of life”
“Quite frankly, when you walk across that street to Langston Middle school, you’ve left the bubble, in many ways. You have to get real about what really matters”
“Oberlin community members think it is more important that the meat they buy was raised humanely than whether it is the most affordable option”
“In order to make bigger impact in the world, we have to have smarter consumers”
“I just like to smell and breathe in the beautifulness of Earth”
“Everyone has the ability to rise to the occasion”
“Oberlin has a strong character - it’s not your typical community!”
“With a population of 8,000 people, you know so many of them personally — it’s easier to work together towards community sustainability”
“I like to think that whatever I put down my drain, I may drink someday. That way you hold yourself accountable”
“Sustainability to me is making the best use of the resources that are available and being open to utilizing alternative forms of energy, because we can’t use coal forever”
“Kids' knowledge always astounds me, working with them is witnessing the future”
“Oberlin Project has a bold goal of 70% local food utilization in the community by 2050”
“You can walk or bike anywhere in Oberlin”
“The fact that it’s a college town and that many people have chosen to retire here speaks volumes”
“Girls have learned how to take up space, support one another, be involved, create movement, and perform in public”
“Resilience is a collective group effort. Human connection is key to staying resilient!”
“Our generation is starting to stand up and fight back against climate change”
“I jumped at the chance to be involved with Oberlin’s Underground Railroad project -- I learned this history in the fifth grade and it stuck with me”
“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”
“Oberlin is so small that you don’t need to drive your car to the grocery store or library”