Campus Sustainability : Office of Sustainability : Texas State University

Campus Sustainability

Our campus is committed to advancing sustainability through thoughtful stewardship of resources and innovative practices. This page highlights the university’s ongoing initiatives, programs, and projects focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable grounds management. Together, these efforts support a healthier environment and a more resilient campus community.

Energy

Efficiency and Responsibility

Texas State University is committed to the responsible use of energy on campus and has various ongoing projects to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy use across campus.

Water

Use Less, Protect, and Conserve

The beautiful San Marcos River begins right on the Texas State University main campus. Texas State has ongoing efforts to protect and conserve this important natural resource.

Waste Management

Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, Recycle

Texas State Recycling and Waste Management, and Bobcat Blend, an award-winning composting program, are dedicated to reclaiming resources on campus and reducing waste in beneficial ways.

Grounds

Conservation and Landscape

Texas State Grounds staff maintain an impressive campus of 457 acres with both landscaped and wild spaces, promoting a safe and sustainable environment for students, faculty, and staff.

A scuba diver swimming underneath a glass-bottomed boat in Spring Lake.