“I’m not pigeonholed into doing one thing, I’m out in the community and out in other communities...I really enjoy the fact that, at least in some small way, I get to make a difference”
“Everyone in the Oberlin community is linked together in one way or another”
“From not having high sugar food and fried food, the kids’ energy is more consistent, they sleep better, they eat better, they play better, they learn more”
“The Oberlin fire station re-uses grey water collected from porous pavement in the parking lot and from the roof for toilet flush water”
“Sustainability is really about continuously building or beautifying the Oberlin situation”
“We want Oberlin to be a place that businesses look to as doing the right thing -- being mindful of the environment and the people that live in our community”
“We’re spreading the word about Ecolympics to get more students to conserve energy and water”
“The Ecolympics shows our school has compassion for the environment. It also shows how easy it is to save energy and gives a snapshot of what we should do 24/7!”
“I'm excited to bring Ecolympics back. It was a really nice part of my elementary school!”
“People need to bridge the knowledge that we consume and the actions that we take”
“Sustainability to me overall… is saving the planet, and everybody has to be a part of that”
“I think that's the biggest impact we can have; small efforts can make a big difference!”
“Oberlin townspeople uphold and contribute to a culture of mutual aid and activism and support that naturally attracts other like-minded people”
“Artistic expression during a time of physical confinement brings a sense of freedom, revives our spirits, and brings joy”
“It's all about creating a positive impression on kids. How they feel about their identity, their body and how they move about the community in intentional ways”
“We are just a really creative and innovative community”
“Oberlin’s so small that you don’t need to drive your car to IGA. You don’t need to drive your car to the library”
“There was a time when at every relative’s house I went to, there was a fruit tree in the front yard - either apple, blackberry, or cherry”
“I jumped at the chance to be involved with Oberlin’s Underground Railroad project -- I learned this history in the fifth grade and it stuck with me”
“We use environmental practices in the renovation of our Oberlin rental properties. For example, we currently use a geothermal heating system”