“I shop at Oberlin because I love to support my community as this keeps the money in the community”
“OSCA is an example of intentional living. It’s a model of a more fair and sustainable institution”
“Most of the used books in Mind Fair came from Oberlin community members. I like the idea of recycling books!”
“I really got involved with working to make Oberlin a bicycle-friendly community”
“I am responsible for my consumption – it's important to recognize the impact individuals have as parts of the larger whole”
“If someone litters, pick it up”
“The feeling of connection in Oberlin is some sort of magic”
“Ecolympics gives me a sense of pride”
“The Dashboard shows us how much electricity and water each school building is using. That’s cool!”
“We should be excited, supportive, helpful and hopeful about these next twenty years in this town and what we can create”
“Oberlin is an oasis”
“I really love learning about how special Oberlin is by talking with community members”
“Everyone here is just so friendly!”
“It’s a beautiful thing that needs to be protected”
“Oberlin Project has a bold goal of 70% local food utilization in the community by 2050”
“Oberlin is so small that you don’t need to drive your car to the grocery store or library”
“Shopping locally is a sustainable practice and there are ethics that surround that. The success of stores like Ben Franklin are an indicator of a healthy local economy”
“The annual Ecolympics solidifies Oberlin as a green community and helps build that for the next generation”
“Part of our goal is to bring people into our community to explore other Oberlin restaurants and shops”
“I want my daughter to grow up thinking, this is habit; we recycle everything”