“The college can’t exist without the community and the community can’t exist without the college. How do we begin to come together?”
“Sustainability: policies, decisions, and actions will meet 'current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs'”
“Sustainability means freedom, some kind of peace of mind, and that sense of satisfaction that you’re contributing to the whole world”
“I look to purchase the things I need in Oberlin first, then the county, then the state of Ohio”
“Covid has been very challenging. Climate change is going to bring on new challenges”
“The feeling of connection in Oberlin is some sort of magic”
“There is a focus on what we do in Oberlin that gives us a platform to present solutions to the world”
“I love cultural events, and those are going on all the time in Oberlin”
“Oberlin's solar array is an example of the college's efforts in sustainability”
“I like the idea of bringing climate activism to a local level”
“High school students and college students are fighting for the same thing, together”
“When I’m out of town I find myself treating others like I’m still in Oberlin - saying hi and smiling to people on the street”
“99.9% of the residents have the goal of making sure that this planet is here for our children and grandchildren”
“One never knows from previous acquaintance how a person will turn out on a camping trip”
“Riding your bike is very spiritual. You’re getting close to nature”
“Everyone has an equal share of the earth”
“Ecolympics gives me a sense of pride”
“The Feve is a result of 32 years of traveling around to fun, cool spots and bringing ideas home”
“At Oberlin, there’s this attitude of making the change you want to see. I find this especially true in the Environmental Science department”
“We do some pretty serious composting at Kendal. I’ve been saying we should get rid of the lawn-mowers and buy some goats!”