SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – Some Texas State University students and faculty have the environment on their minds, according to a survey done Wednesday. However, some also said that either sustainability or the environment were not topics of discussion in any of their classes.
Even those who were not greatly interested in the environment said they did their part. Philosophy and finance major, Russel Booth, said that even though he doesn't believe the environment affects him directly, he rides the bus and recycles "on campus because it's convenient."
"It is shocking and scary how much garbage we dump into the environment and how it will all just pile up," said international business senior, Adeline Fresch.
Many students echoed her concerns and about the environment. Some, such as Booth, ride bicycles or take other alternate forms of transportation to cut down on air pollution.
Electronic media junior, Abrie Dahle, said she reuses her plastic water bottles and communication studies graduate, Stephanie Pridgen, said she reuses plastic grocery bags to keep them from ending up in a landfill where they could remain for many years.
Environmental Topics professor, Audrey McKinney, said she recycles because it means she can use a smaller trash can, which translates into less money spent. However, others still want to see efforts go further. "I hope that things made from recycled products will become cheaper," said French major Tammy Erwin.
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