“The Oberlin fire station re-uses grey water collected from porous pavement in the parking lot and from the roof for toilet flush water”

“I think it’s really cool that we’re a green fire department and we’re doing what we can to actually save the environment”

“What we do, even though it seems minor, can have a major effect, collectively, on the world”

“My climate action plan is using the least amount of synthetic fertilizer possible on the lawn”

“The Oberlin community really appreciates student volunteers, there just aren’t enough of them”

“We’re trying to make girls empowerment and education a more valuable and important part of the community”

“Oberlin residents have big city pride for this community, but with small town intimacy”

“Shopping locally is a sustainable practice and there are ethics that surround that. The success of stores like Ben Franklin are an indicator of a healthy local economy”

“Whenever you see there’s trash on the floor just pick it up, or if you’re going somewhere that’s nearby don’t use your car”

“I think fair trade products are a good indicator of sustainability”

“We’re new to sustainability and would like to learn more about how each family makes an impact”

“Sustainability is about the people, the community”

“We should consume natural resources adequately so others can use them”

“We don’t think enough about how difficult it is to change people’s behavior and the importance of how a message is delivered”

“Everyone has the ability to rise to the occasion”

“People in Oberlin have a desire in their hearts to build a unified community - like puzzle pieces coming together!”

“People in Oberlin care about the community and living sustainably”

“A more environmentally responsible way of living is going to be necessary if we’re really going to protect what we enjoy today”

“It's important to take steps every day to respect our environment”

“I really like working with my hands and doing that amidst so much schoolwork is really important for my happiness”