“My climate action plan is outfitting our building (inside and out) with new energy efficient lighting”
“The systems in place that support us determine our overall resilience”
“We’re new to sustainability and would like to learn more about how each family makes an impact”
“I think around here, a business has to be diverse and serve different functions to sustain itself and we definitely do that”
“My climate action plan is growing a variety of veggies and berries in the gardens of my property while using only rainwater collected off my roof for watering”
“My call to action is to get Oberlin citizens to ask more questions. Be conscious consumers, and be educated”
“The town and the college are so close to each other, it really gives students and locals the opportunity to unite for common goals”
“Build relationships with people, look for where the community is asking for help and then go there”
“The Oberlin fire station re-uses grey water collected from porous pavement in the parking lot and from the roof for toilet flush water”
“My favorite way to interact with the environment is to plant things and make the planet brighter”
“We always try to stay cutting edge”
“My climate action plan is creating less waste and using less water”
“Oberlin gets 25% of its electricity from renewable hydroelectric power”
“To make the world a better place, we could plant more seeds and trees so we can have more oxygen”
“In terms of keeping Oberlin legendary, I believe there is an expectation for each person involved to take care of its beauty”
“A lesson I’ve learned from engaging with the Oberlin community is the importance of accepting and encouraging diverse ideas and fostering community action”
“While it's easy to look at the city or the college as separate neither has existed without the other”
“Oberlin has always been at the forefront of important issues of the day. The challenge of climate change is no different”
“It is imperative that Oberlin focus on improving energy performance in all new and existing buildings”
“My climate action plan is encouraging others to consume less, especially plastic”