“If Greenzo from 30 Rock came to campus we would be so inspired, if it were David Schwimmer”
“In order to promote sustainable and healthy modes of transportation, Oberlin should improve the bicycling infrastructure of the town”
“Cats are part of the habitat here in Oberlin, whether you consider them invasive or not. So the main thing we can do is stabilize the population and keep them healthy”
“Oberlin has always been really focused on conservation and alternative energy, which is great!”
“Build relationships with people, look for where the community is asking for help and then go there”
“Oberlin strives to serve as a model that can be learned from and replicated nationally and worldwide”
“Oberlin is a small town with a diverse population”
“The more people show that they care about the climate, the more likely legislation is to pass”
“I think it is meaningful for students at Oberlin to have a place to share thoughts and support each other in this crucial period”
“Sustainability is saving the planet, and everybody has to have a part of that”
“I believe that many of the people in the community and college work together to try to bring the best to the community”
“I shop local because I need a pair of socks right now. If I order them online, it will take two days to get here”
“We won’t put litter in our biomes because that would hurt the plants and animals. Sharing the planet means that there are animals and plants that we need to respect”
“Oberlin is vibrant and growing because of all of the ideas that come out of the community”
“Anyone, regardless of skill or profession, can leverage what they are good at to help the community”
“The fact that Oberlin is a college town and that many people have chosen to retire here speaks volumes”
“We help educate and encourage people in the community to to make Oberlin less wasteful, more sustainable, and more creative about what we do with our waste”
“I didn’t choose to be an Ecolympics Rep, it chose me, and I’m glad it did”
Our vision is to be in tune with the land. We pulled invasives and kept wildflowers. It’s spectacular in the spring
“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”