“When you look at any big step that we’ve made as a society, it always started with a handful of people”
“Since 2007, Oberlin has used predominantly renewable energy”
“Buying efficient appliances now matters to future generations!”
“Build relationships with people, look for where the community is asking for help and then go there”
“I may not be changing the universe by engaging with this community, but I am changing the world around me and that is still so powerful!”
“Academics in Langston and the whole Oberlin community are really wonderful and special”
“Most of the used books in Mind Fair came from Oberlin community members. I like the idea of recycling books!”
“Installing sustainable methods of living to the youth of the community”
“I’ve lived or worked in Oberlin my entire life. Everywhere I go I can always sit down and talk with somebody. I love that!”
“To apply what you're taught about in the classroom makes for a much deeper learning experience”
“I look to purchase the things I need in Oberlin first, then the county, then the state of Ohio”
“We’re spreading the word about Ecolympics to get more students to conserve energy and water”
“My climate action plan is to waste less food by cooking meals in smaller portions”
“The Pay-it-Forward program is the spirit of who we are as a church, and who we strive to be as churches in the community”
“Interviewing members of the Oberlin community and learning their wisdom reminded me how easy it is to reach out, to make time for the people and to combat isolation”
“Animals are relatable and they deserve to have healthy lives just like human beings do”
“Starting young and getting young people involved is important. Soon, they're going to be in charge”
“Sustainability means freedom, some kind of peace of mind, and that sense of satisfaction that you’re contributing to the whole world”
“If you support community partners, they support you - partnership needs to be be mutually beneficial, reciprocal, and purposeful”
“We need to combine personal changes and societal changes to make the impact that is necessary”