“I am responsible for my consumption – it's important to recognize the impact individuals have as parts of the larger whole”
“In the year 2025, what should the City of Oberlin be known for?
Green energy, environmental consciousness, sustainability, and carbon neutrality”
“Covid has been very challenging. Climate change is going to bring on new challenges”
“We always try to stay cutting edge”
“Part of our goal is to bring people into our community to explore other Oberlin restaurants and shops”
“The Dashboard shows us how much electricity and water each school building is using. That’s cool!”
“There are people from all kinds of socioeconomic backgrounds who are all living in the same town and all getting along well”
“To reduce my footprint I started using a Nalgene bottle. That was pretty huge”
“Even if it’s not affecting you, it doesn't mean it's not affecting other people”
“I certainly hope that this cultural reset brought on by COVID will benefit and increase the amount of attention being paid to environmental issues”
“Riding your bike is very spiritual. You’re getting close to nature”
“Oberlinians eat super local: almost 50% of residents grow some of their own food!”
“We want Oberlin to be a place that businesses look to as doing the right thing -- being mindful of the environment and the people that live in our community”
“It's good to be a part of a community”
“Be motivated by what you care about”
“I love the Science Library because I am simultaneously experiencing the outdoors while sitting inside”
“Communities are living systems. Giving each member a voice so that their impact and influence on the community can be heard is important!”
“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”
“Oberlin is such a great place. I really feel like I belong here”
“I really appreciate that the Oberlin community really does talk the talk and walk the walk on environmental issues and community engagement”