Sustainability On and Off Campus

Texas State University students and teachers voiced their opinions about sustainability and how it affects their lives on and off campus.

Environmental topics professor Audrey McKinney said she recycles, takes the Austin Tram and shops at a farmers market to be environmentally friendly.

Senior Russel Booth said he picks up litter, rides the bus to school and recycles on campus because it’s convenient but not at home because it’s harder.

Texas State has designated recycle bins on campus but not all apartments or dorms offer the same availability.

“I care about the environment, but it’s a midlevel priority,” said communication studies graduate Stephanie Pridgen, Even though it is not a high priority Pridgen said she recycles to lessen her carbon footprint.

Student Jesus Garcia said he is concerned about the environment but doesn’t get around to doing anything. “I don’t throw away bottles, I keep them in my room until I’m ready to use them again,” said Garcia.

Andrea Ray said she is concerned about litter because it could kill animals and sustainability was discussed in her organizational behavior class where they talked about companies being environmentally friendly.

Philosophy major Jules said sustainability was discussed in his urban sociology class about how urban society effects the environment now and in the future. Jules said he recycles and he believes without people there would be no pollution.