“I want to make a difference. I want to join groups that want to change the world like I do”

“It’s an awesome thing to work with student tutors. They’re really committed and it means a lot to them”

“Kendal at Oberlin has made the choice to use biodegradable materials that will go back into the earth. We are committed to doing our part when we have a choice”

“Earth is a huge ecosystem that is much bigger than all of us; it’s amazing that people our age are working to protect it”

“I’d like for my grandchildren to leave the world better than they found it”

“I try to figure out how to walk the talk of sustainability in my own life”

“The environment is important because it holds us all together”

“It'’s really about continuously building or beautifying the Oberlin situation”

“How many other communities no matter what size, have a climate action plan. We are at the forefront of that”

“Oberlin is unique. But if you can engage and make your business work here, you can succeed anywhere!”

“If someone litters, pick it up”

“You come into Oberlin, you see Environmental Dashboard, you know what this community is about”

“I’m learning how important it is to get to know the community you are a part of”

“Even if you are not feeling great, if you smile at a customer and they smile back it makes you feel better”

“I love it when the leaves are off the trees in the winter and you can see how many trees there are”

“I take great pride in Oberlin and Oberlin’s willingness to be responsible”

“Resilience is not immunity or perfection. When I don’t feel very resilient at all, other people are able to step in and together we have some sort of patch-work, makeshift resilience”

“We often forget about the amount of energy it takes to clean the water we use”

“I'm grateful to have had an experience working in the larger community so early in my time here at Oberlin College”

“My call to action is to get Oberlin citizens to ask more questions. Be conscious consumers, and be educated”