Better Food Foundation

?? As the leaves change, so do the menus at U.S. universities - with plant-based foods rising to the top! Check out these 7 colleges making plant-based food dining the new normal this fall. ??? ???? “We are keeping our planet green, one sip at a time.” -Meng-Wei Hsu, MBA, Cornell’s Head of Retail Dining https://lnkd.in/gvisznc4 ?? Franklin & Marshall College, New York University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Otis College of Art and Design, University of San Diego, Cornell University, University of California, Berkeley & BEACN (photo) #plantbasedfood #plantbasedfoodbydefault #behavioralscience #defaults #oatmilk #oatmilkbydefault #sustainability #scope3emissions #university #college #climateaction

?? Bravo Sodexo and George Mason University for launching The Spot, a plant-based restaurant concept, in response to students requests for more plant-based dining options on campus. This new hub not only offers healthier and more inclusive food choices but also supports the university's sustainability goals by reducing food-related Scope 3 emissions. “More and more students are indicating that they eat vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or opt in to eating one of those diet choices at least once a week,” says Marketing and Sustainability Manager Sophia Nelson. “We knew we had the audience for it.” https://lnkd.in/g-kuW8u4

The University of San Diego's Center for Food Systems Transformation, in collaboration with the Better Food Foundation, introduced the Scope 3 Campus Network at AASHE Conference—the premier conference for sustainability leaders, faculty, and staff in higher education. This initiative was unveiled during a networking session titled "Transforming Campus Food Systems: Cutting Scope 3 Emissions with Plant-Based Defaults" on October 27th, marking the start of the three-day conference. During the session,?@Aaron Gross PhD, Professor at the University of San Diego and Jennifer Channin, Executive Director of the Better Food Foundation, engaged participants in an interactive discussion. They explored the Center's efforts and encouraged attendees to share insights on transforming food systems at their institutions. The team announced the launch of the?Scope 3 Campus Network, a professional community designed for faculty and staff in higher education focused on reducing food-related Scope 3 emissions, a category of greenhouse gases indirectly caused by an organization-for example, emissions from the supply chains for meat, dairy, and other animal products. #foodsystems #climate #Scope3 #plantbasedfood #climatesolutions #

??? Hosting a big Thanksgiving this year? Balancing everyone’s dietary needs and family traditions can be tough, but there’s a simple solution rooted in behavioral science: nudges. ??By increasing the availability of plant-based dishes, you’re not only ensuring delicious options for all your guests—you’re also creating a more sustainable meal. ?? Check out our latest blog post with recipes from AfroVegan Society along with tips to make holiday mealtime a place of connection, resilience, and inclusivity. https://lnkd.in/gjyqSUyi #defaultveg #vegan #plantbased #sustainablefood #happyholidays

Exciting news! Jennifer Channin, Executive Director of the Better Food Foundation, will be speaking at "Higher Education & Creating a Climate Friendly Food System: The Role of Ethical & Religious Values" conference this Friday, hosted by the University of San Diego's Center for Food Systems Transformation. She will join David Clough from the University of Aberdeen & CreatureKind and Kristin Kusanovich from Santa Clara University for a session on "Pragmatic Guidance from Nonprofit Community Partners." Together they will discuss the shift towards plant-based diets in campus food systems to cut food-related Scope 3 Campus emissions. #university #sustainability #foodsystems #plantbasedfood #scope3 https://lnkd.in/g8BbyYzv

??Our food choices really matters, especially today with the news of a human case of bird flu. Read more below?? “The news of a deeply serious human case of bird flu is a massive wake-up call that should immediately mobilize efforts to prevent another human pandemic,” said Farm Forward Executive Director Andrew deCoriolis. “We could have prevented the spread of bird flu on poultry farms across America, and we didn’t. We could have prevented the spread of bird flu on dairy farms, and we didn’t.” “Factory farms notorious for raising billions of sickly animals in filthy, cramped conditions provide a recipe for viruses like bird flu (H5N1) to emerge and spread,” said deCoriolis in a statement. “We are now on the cusp of another pandemic and the agencies responsible for regulating farms and protecting public health are moving slower than the virus is spreading.” #foodchoicesmatter #plantbasedfood #plantbaseddefaults #sustainability #climate #birdflu https://lnkd.in/g3YFWAVa

Today's news for latte lovers - Starbucks has officially removed the extra charge today for plant-based milks at company-owned and operated stores in the U.S. and Canada. Whether you prefer soy, oat, almond or coconut milk, you'll now enjoy a price reduction of more than 10% when making the switch. ?? Why it matters: Traditionally cow’s milk produced at least three times more CO??emissions than plant-based milks, making this a win for both your wallet and our planet ??! ??We aplaud the incredible efforts of the non-profit organizations, customers, and our DefaultVeg Student Ambassadors who pushed for this change, helping Starbucks take a significant step towards a more climate-friendly cafes. ?? https://lnkd.in/dBMp5sXV

?? Starbucks will no longer charge extra for plant milks starting on November 7th. The move follows years of customer pressure and legal challenges. This wave was already seen on college campuses with students adding pressure to their local coffee shop. ???? https://lnkd.in/gE43GJht

More amazing news coming from West Hollywood adding to the plant-based by default policy, endorsing the Plant Based Treaty! ??

Better Food Foundation's Jennifer Channin is hosting an expert panel on 'Plant-Powered Campus Dining: Navigating Plant-Based Solutions for Low Carbon Dining'?with Marika Azoff from The Good Food Institute and Paige Haringa from The Humane Society of the United States Forward Food for NACAS C3X Climate Action Lab & Conference?on 10/29 at?2:45 pm?in Florida. Join for an insightful plant-based food conversation to reimagine the future of food systems for campus auxiliary leaders advancing campus environments to improve student's quality of life and health.?https://lnkd.in/eYe8nD5 #plantbasedfood #Plantpowered #climateaction #climatesolution #climateactionlab #foodsystems #carbonreduction #Scope3Emissions