“We’ve gone from fluorescent light bulbs to LED because we are concerned about what our carbon footprint looks”
“84% of Oberlin’s electricity comes from green energy sources”
“Tappan Square, you sense the history of this place as you’re walking through there. I think the trees in this town are amazing”
“Without basic appreciation and commitment to interpersonal friendships, a community cannot be formed or maintained”
“I love it when the leaves are off the trees in the winter and you can see how many trees there are”
“The goal of climate protests in our community is solidarity with the whole world”
“I love the Science Library because I am simultaneously experiencing the outdoors while sitting inside”
“Teachers in Oberlin City Schools inspired me everyday. Their optimism and willingness to discuss important issues with their students fills me with hope for our future”
“Bistro Bella Luna is a welcoming spot for the older generation.”
“We try to create as little trash as possible each day in the classroom, and we turn the lights off when we leave”
“People are very adaptable in our community and they are very supportive”
“The systems in place that support us determine our overall resilience”
“The Garden is a place where I can be useful and connected to both a community organization and a natural ecosystem”
“I feel really good about the collaboration and what we started with the Experience Oberlin website”
“Oberlin’s electricity is five times greener than the national average”
“Where does that money go when you shop here in Oberlin? It goes directly back into the community”
“You can walk or bike anywhere in Oberlin”
“Sustainability is being really conscious of how your body feels and what it needs”
“I think I live in one of the most hopeful places in the country”
“Oberlin community members care about where their food is coming from and that it is sustainably sourced”