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Plant based entrees in NYC public schools lower carbon emissions

Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Four years ago, NYC Public Schools made one simple change to their menus – they started offering plant-based dishes as the main entree every Friday for their Plant-Powered Fridays program. Following the increase in plant-based menu options, NYC Public Schools experienced a huge reduction to their carbon, land and water footprints. 

March 14, 2025