“My climate action plan is creating less waste and using less water”
“My climate action plan is voting”
“It takes stopping, listening, and using common language to understand another person’s point of view instead of pushing your own agenda-- that’s what is necessary for us to move forward”
“Oberlin is recognized as a bicycle-friendly community by the league of American Bicyclists”
“You never know what is going to be around any corner, Oberlin is never boring”
“People need to bridge the knowledge that we consume and the actions that we take”
“In the year 2025, what should the City of Oberlin be known for?
Green energy, environmental consciousness, sustainability, and carbon neutrality”
“It’s one thing to know the definition of resilience, it’s another to hear about ways that people are actually being resilient, and what being resilience means to them”
“Oberlin is so small that you don’t need to drive your car to the grocery store or library”
“Resilience is contagious”
“After years of effort and sweat, I’m proud to have graduated from an institution that achieved Carbon neutrality in 2025”
“Pushing the boundaries of community resilience can lead to great creativity”
“It is imperative that Oberlin focus on improving energy performance in all new and existing buildings”
“Dialogue allows people to create inclusive solutions together”
“I have a new appreciation for front-facing jobs like staffing the compost bins in the dining halls. It’s not an easy position, but it’s an important one that helps our community be sustainable!”
“There’s something palpably different about Oberlin”
“Climate change is the most pressing issue facing all of us. It needs to be recognized and it needs to be known”
“I love the learning garden because all the plants are fresh, and delicious too – especially the raspberries”
“I am vegetarian because of how the meat industry contributes to climate change”
“The fact that the Ninde Scholars program is student-driven is what makes me so proud of it”