Better Food Foundation

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

The report highlights (again!) how plant-based menus benefit the environment, improve health, and reduce costs. Implementing plant-based default strategies is the key to driving necessary dietary change! ?????? “In line with a wealth of academic literature, the data in this model is clear: a plant-based transition is an environmental imperative,” Billy Nicholles, Research Associate at Bryant Research and the report’s Primary Author said in a statement. He said the research disproved the idea that a plant-based transition would impose extra costs on caterers. Rather it “provides an opportunity for caterers to reduce their food procurement costs.” #climatesolution #Scope3 #plantbasedfood #defaultplants #defaultveg #environment #caterers #shiftdietsnow #climateactionnow https://lnkd.in/gZHVw-WU

We're?heading to the 2024 AASHE Conference & Expo to advance sustainability in higher education!?And @Better Food Foundation is hosting a?Networking?Session on 10/27 called 'Transforming Campus Food Systems: Cutting Scope 3 Emissions with Plant-Based Defaults'. Join us to?network, share, and default plant-based in Anaheim!?https://lnkd.in/ePWCt4b #AASHE24 #SustainabilityLeaders #BetterFoodFoundation #DefaultVeg #PlantbasedDefaults #foodsystems #Scope3 #carbonreduction #drawdown #climatesolutions