“I have been looking on the Dashboard to see Flash and Wally since I was in preschool! It brought to light issues I didn’t know about before”
“It is important for kids of all ages to engage in sustainable habits because it is preparing them for what they should be doing in the future”
“We’re spreading the word about Ecolympics to get more students to conserve energy and water”
“As a kid, Ecolympics instilled environmental consciousness in me. Every time I turned the lights off, I felt like a winner”
If you teach kids about electricity and water conservation early on they are likely to form good habits that last!
“We don’t think enough about how difficult it is to change people’s behavior and the importance of how a message is delivered”
“I remember in Prospect Elementary we would have all the lights off during Ecolympics - and we would always win the electricity competition!”
“The Rewiring America calculator tells you exactly what rebates and tax incentives you qualify for!”
“Working on climate change in Oberlin has given me hope that real change can start on a community level”
“We’re raising awareness about the future! Later is too late!”
“The more people show that they care about the climate, the more likely legislation is to pass”
“Ecolympics shows that people from all over, working together, can have an impact”
“Ecolympics programs include lectures on sustainability, volunteering at the community garden, and an eco-tour of Lorain County”
“Oberlin is just a fantastic little place; you get to know everybody and everybody gets to know you. You’re not looked at as being different or strange”
“Oberlin is very environmentally aware. That's one of the great things about us”
“I think that's the biggest impact we can have; small efforts can make a big difference!”
“I'm committed to saving energy. I want to find a job where I can help the environment”
“Ecolympics is a great example of the entire community coming together and doing something great”
“It’s unique that Oberlin to be so energy conscious. We can be a role model!”
“Teenagers want to do what everyone else is doing - caring about the environment can spark a chain reaction, especially in younger students”