“We know that many of you are struggling with what to do during this challenging time. Looking forward and preparing your business to be sustainable is something you can do”
“It’s an awesome thing to work with student tutors. They’re really committed and it means a lot to them”
“By engaging with the Oberlin community I learned how easy communication is and how many more people in this town would love to sit down and talk to you”
“If you know what your gift is and you can find your opportunity to use that gift, then you use it in a positive way”
“The entire city of Oberlin will have 86% renewable electricity by 2016”
“We load our garden with begonias and impatiens, the birds just come to you.”
“Creating a more sustainable environment is empowering”
“At Oberlin, there’s a real sense of community and a wide range of people coming together and getting to know each other”
“It's all about creating a positive impression on kids. How they feel about their identity, their body and how they move about the community in intentional ways”
“Lower-income communities are disadvantaged in access to technology. It’s inspiring that the Oberlin community organized to distribute computers and get internet access”
“I want to ensure that future generations can see an old maple tree, breath the fresh air, see grass, see nature”
“People, animals, and plants can share the earth without hurting each other”
“My climate action plan is using a solar clothes dryer (i.e. closeline outside or inside year round)”
“A community’s culture or a community’s values have so much power”
“In terms of keeping Oberlin legendary, I believe there is an expectation for each person involved to take care of its beauty”
“I didn’t choose to be an Ecolympics Rep, it chose me, and I’m glad it did”
“Shopping locally is a sustainable practice and there are ethics that surround that. The success of stores like Ben Franklin are an indicator of a healthy local economy”
“Children share what they learn about energy efficiency, electrification and solar energy. People talking and listening brings about change”
“I think everyone's definition of outside differs, but for me it’s when I'm in nature, away from buildings”
“Oberlin is an oasis”