“Citywide, I think there’s a culture for all employees to be as conscious of recycling and energy conservation”
“It is important that we learn from the pandemic and relate it to how we can address the climate crisis”
“We’re raising awareness about the future! Later is too late!”
“How cool would this be: you grow up here and go to college in some big city, and people find out you're from ‘Oberlin’ and instead of it being this small town that no one knows, it’s the town that paved the way for the country to become more sustainable”
“Everyone craves recognition for their attempts and achievements: Support is essential in fostering a cooperative community and further encouraging positive behavior”
“High school students and college students are fighting for the same thing, together”
“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”
“The sun powers the fans and sucks the heated air out from the roof. I thought that was just the best thing since sliced bread”
“Test quote”
“When kids are aware of the environment, they are warriors”
“The Oberlin Fire Department’s rooftop garden was built with plants specifically selected to slow the flow of water collection on the roof”
“My climate action plan is walking more than driving”
I enjoy thrift shopping and upcycling clothes as a creative outlet. I’m currently working on making my own bag!
“Our generation is starting to stand up and fight back against climate change”
“I’m learning to practice resilience; I may not have control over a situation, but I have control over how I react to it”
“I have tried to help teachers to save water and electricity. It is good for me to figure out how to protect nature and the environment”
“We do some pretty serious composting at Kendal. I’ve been saying we should get rid of the lawn-mowers and buy some goats!”
“I look to purchase the things I need in Oberlin first, then the county, then the state of Ohio”
“The environment is the world we leave behind. Kendal residents do the things they believe will make a difference”
“Riding your bike is very spiritual. You’re getting close to nature”