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DefaultVeg is a simple and inclusive way to nudge culture towards #plantbased options for our health, animals, and the planet. @BetterFoodFdn
Joined November 2017
Excited to be part of @LeadOnClimate 2025 Higher Ed Climate Leadership Summit in DC! On Feb 4 at 11:15 AM, @BetterFoodFdn Senior Director of Campaigns will present on how plant-based defaults can revolutionize campus dining & slash emissions. Register:
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@UniofExeter is making strides this #Veganuary! 🎉 Not only are they increasingly adopting plant-based defaults at staff events, but they're also conducting a research study to compare habits and attitudes before and after eating meat-free for a month. 🌱
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@HumaneSociety launched their first annual College & University Protein Sustainability Scorecard! Plant-based foods are key to reducing environmental impact, and this report highlights colleges making progress toward climate-friendly dining. Learn more:
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🎉 @Dunkin’s latest drink collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter is officially plant-based by default! The brown sugar shakin' espresso is served exclusively with oat milk. Let’s celebrate this step in the right direction—and encourage more companies to follow suit!
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👋 Hey college students: Ready to create real change? The DefaultVeg Internship Program is your chance to advance sustainability and transform food systems on your campus! Earn credit while working with experts—on your own schedule! 📅 Apply by Feb 4:
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LA County passed a motion to enhance plant-based options and food procurement! 👏 Kudos to @MercyForAnimals, @CenterForBioDiv, & Supervisors @LindseyPHorvath & @HildaSolis for leading the way. We’re proud to have supported our partners in this huge win!
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What if college campuses became the foundation for a plant-based future? On the Campus Confidential podcast, @BetterFoodFdn Executive Director discusses the growing momentum in rethinking campus dining. Listen to episode “Harder than Rocket Science” here:
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Reflecting on a 2024 milestone: @Cornell made plant-based milks the default in cafés, asking students what milk they want instead of automatically serving dairy—even on a campus with its own dairy farm. Small changes, big impacts. 🌟 Read more:
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DefaultVeg ambassadors partnered w/ BEACN, UC Berkeley's student-run environmental consulting group, to make their events plant-based by default. Plus, Berkeley is committing to 50% plant-based entrées by 2027 in partnership w/ @HumaneSociety. Read more:
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Thanks to DefaultVeg Ambassadors at NYU, 9 campus groups are now serving plant-based meals as the default at events. This incredible progress demonstrates the power of student advocacy! Learn more: #DefaultVeg #PlantBased #Sustainability #NYU
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Big win at @fandmcollege! The main cafeteria is now embracing plant-based options, making it easier than ever for students to choose sustainable meals. 🌍👏 Check out the full story and more victories on our blog:
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No plans tomorrow night? It's not too late to join us for a fun meetup over coffee and get inspired by plant-based progress! Plus, get a @CalifiaFarms free coupon to warm your holidays (we love the peppermint mocha latte)! REGISTER:
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As the seasons change, so do campus menus! From Cornell dropping its dairy default to NYU embracing DefaultVeg in 9 new orgs, students are reshaping the food system. Get inspired by their plant-powered impact:
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The Spot at @GeorgeMasonU is making headlines for its delicious plant-based fare! This dining hall is run by @sodexoUSA, which has been expanding its #defaultveg program across its 400 schools this year. We can't wait to see more schools follow suit!
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This Thanksgiving, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges around us. Creating a healthy, inclusive, and resilient space at your table can start with food choices. Discover how simple nudges can transform your holiday meals!
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At long last, the world's largest coffee chain has eliminated the upcharge for nondairy milks! We are closer to a #DefaultVeg coffee world than we have ever been!
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RT @BetterFoodFdn: Congrats to students with the University of San Diego's Changemaker HUB who ran two successful pilots of an #oatmilk def…
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RT @BetterFoodFdn: We're heading to the @AASHENews Conference to advance sustainability in higher education!🌎Looking forward to our network…
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"Our actions today will define the future, not only for ourselves but for generations to come." More from the Plant-Based Cities Movement:
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"By simply presenting plant-based foods as the default choice, while still allowing people the freedom to eat what they want, advocates ... [can] make our food systems more sustainable." More from @Sentient_Media:
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