“People have very interesting perspectives to contribute if they are given the space to do so”
“I try to educate my grandchildren; I'd like for them to leave the world better than they found it”
“Climate activism within Oberlin makes me really happy”
“This is really a nice vibrant community to live in”
“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”
“I was inspired to donate my time to Oberlin High School by playing in their band rehearsals and fostering the kid's growth as human beings and as musicians”
“My climate action plan is heating our offices and factory with in-floor heating to minimize energy usage”
“I think it is wonderful anytime there is a concerted effort to increase awareness and promote environmental action”
“Oberlin’s electricity is five times greener than the national average”
“We’re trying to make girls empowerment and education a more valuable and important part of the community”
“In order to make change, the whole community needs to come together and do its part”
“I decided to go to LED because there’s a big saving”
“Getting to know the owners of businesses around Oberlin makes it really meaningful to live here. You know who you are supporting”
“At The Feve we try to source local - our burgers are from local beef, our chicken is from Westside Market, we have local beer!”
“Kids are making connections and talking about the ways that processed foods can be unhealthy”
“I remember just corn fields all around here- I love the smell of fresh corn”
“I have really always appreciated the Ben Franklin as an alternative to going out of town to malls”
“Creating a more sustainable community has been and must continue to be, a community-wide effort”
“Sustainability is saving the planet, and everybody has to have a part of that”
“After years of effort and sweat, I’m proud to have graduated from an institution that achieved Carbon neutrality in 2025”