Empowering institutions to serve sustainable, plant-based food — by default.
Greener by Default makes plant-based food the default, while giving diners the choice to opt into meat/dairy. This strategy allows institutions to:
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Meet carbon reduction goals
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Save on food costs
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Improve health and inclusivity
…all while preserving freedom of choice.
“We want to create a world where plant-based eating is the default.”
- Emily Weinstein, Editor in Chief of New York Times Cooking and Food
Who’s On Board
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Harvard University
Office for Sustainability
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NYC Health + Hospitals
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GreenBiz
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Vancouver Coastal Health
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CleanMed
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Washington University in St. Louis
Office of Sustainability
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Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council
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B Lab
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Sustain SoCal
Sustainable Agriculture Summit
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California Environmental Voters
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Northwestern University
Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center
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Barton Health
Barton Memorial Hospital
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Presidio Graduate School
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Model United Nations at UCLA
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Columbia University
via NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge
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Thomas Preti Events to Savor
via NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge
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The Good Eating Company (GEC)
via NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge
In the Media
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We're being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?
February 3, 2025
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Taking on Food Emissions at Their Origin and Consumption
September 25, 2024
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Good Eating Company wants to empower diners to make sustainable choices
June 6, 2024
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Revolutionizing hospital cuisine for healthier patients and a healthier planet
May 1, 2024
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New York City Mayor teams up with foodservice providers to reduce food-related carbon emissions
April 19, 2024
Foodservice Director
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Landmark Sodexo Study in College Dining Halls Shows Path for Plant-Based Meals Becoming the Norm
May 8th, 2023
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NYC Health + Hospitals Now Serving Culturally-Diverse Plant-Based Meals As Primary Dinner Option...
January 9th, 2023
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How New York’s Public Hospitals Cut Carbon Emissions: More Vegetables
August 31st, 2023
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How LinkedIn’s Cafeteria Drives Diners Toward Plant-forward Eating
November 18th, 2022
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What To Consider When Asking Institutions To Shift How They Serve Food
May 10th, 2023
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How Hospital Food Can Fuel Sustainability Efforts
October 3rd, 2023
American Hospital Association Article
