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Sustainability at
Texas State University

 

Texas State students have many opportunities through course work, research, and community involvement to learn about and address sustainability challenges whether they be environmental, economic, or social issues.

 

Faculty and staff are working to green their departments by reducing material consumption, increasing recycling, reducing energy use, and encouraging other responsible behaviors.

 
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Housing complex receives Gold LEED certification

The Department of Housing and Residential Life at Texas State University has announced that its two newest residence halls have received Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
Photo of the central power plant at Texas State University

Instructional Efficiency - Schools and universities are taking command of their energy use in ways that reveal a phenomenal sophistication and innovation >

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2012 Tree Campus USA >

IDEA 2013 Campus Energy System Video Contest Entry

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IDEA 2013 Campus Hydralic Modeling Presentation

PDF IDEA 2013 Campus Hydralic Modeling Presentation (PDF, 2.9 MB)

Sustainable Stewardship:
Whats in Motion to Improve Campus Energy Efficiency

PDF Sustainable Stewardship Fall 2012 Energy Conservation (PDF, 1.4 MB)
PDF What is in Motion (PDF, 620.3 KB)
PDF Water Initiatives (PDF, 312.3 KB)
PDF Recycling Initiatives (PDF, 209.6 KB)

This Spring Texas State University will be participating in RecycleMania. Click here for more information.

Texas State is a member of the  Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

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Questions regarding Sustainability at Texas State University should be directed to: vpfss@txstate.edu