Environmental
Environmental Sustainability
TAMIU prides itself on its relationship with the community and shared landscape with wild fauna in its approach to environmental sustainability. The walkable campus is environmentally friendly with its use of greenspace, natural local vegetation, and more!
Many resources have been deployed to turn TAMIU from its traditional maroon to "Green" through use of the following:
- Improving the University's irrigation system, saving millions of dollars over 20 years
- Updating plumbing fixtures to minimize water waste on campus
- Replacing outdated HVAC equipment with chilled water fan coil units, reducing possible points of failure, onsite noise generation, and reducing energy use
- Interior and exterior LED lighting upgrades
- Utility meter upgrades to monitor energy use on campus.
- Automatic light-control sensors
- Commingled recycling
- Energy-efficient appliances
- Electric utility vehicles
- Low-flow water fixtures and water bottle refilling stations
- Community garden
Earth Day
TAMIU celebrates this annual event demonstrating support for global environmental action, conservation, and protection of Earth's natural habitats. Various events throughout the day/week routinely occur focusing on elements of sustainability and responsible practices.
Earth Day 2026 Event Summary
The 2026 Earth Day celebration at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) was successfully hosted as a campus-wide fair-style event, bringing together a diverse mix of internal and external partners. Held at the Student Center Walkway, the event created an engaging and interactive environment for students, faculty, and staff to learn about sustainability and environmental stewardship.
The fair featured a variety of hands-on activities and educational booths, including plant adoption, seed starter distribution, seed ball creation, and interactive demonstrations such as solar energy displays and recycling education pitches. Attendees also explored their environmental impact through carbon footprint activities and participated in sustainability-themed experiences like gummy dirt cups and environmental awareness stations.
A key highlight of the event was the strong collaboration between university departments and community partners, which enhanced both the reach and impact of the program. The event was made possible in large part through the generous support of the primary sponsor, Schneider Electric.
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Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) oversees environmental compliance, initiatives, and stewardship on campus. Members serve as liaisons to their departments, assist with implementation of compliance initiatives, and voice environmental concerns as well as educate members of the TAMIU community on environmental matters.
Environmental Management System (EMS)
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Department
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