Empowering institutions to serve sustainable, inclusive 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:

  • meet carbon reduction goals

  • save on food costs

  • 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

 
From corporate microkitchens to hospital cafeterias, Greener by Default can be implemented in any foodservice setting
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Who’s On Board

  • Harvard University

    Office for Sustainability

  • NYC Health + Hospitals

  • GreenBiz

  • Vancouver Coastal Health

  • CleanMed

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    Office of Sustainability

  • Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

  • B Lab

  • Sustain SoCal

    Sustainable Agriculture Summit

  • California Environmental Voters

  • Northwestern University

    Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center

  • Barton Health

    Barton Memorial Hospital

  • Presidio Graduate School

  • Model United Nations at UCLA

  • Columbia University

    via NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge

  • Thomas Preti Events to Savor

    via NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge

  • The Good Eating Company (GEC)

    via NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge

In the Media

  • 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
    Sodexo Article

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  • NYC Health + Hospitals Now Serving Culturally-Diverse Plant-Based Meals As Primary Dinner Option...

    January 9th, 2023
    NYC H+H Press Release

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  • How New York’s Public Hospitals Cut Carbon Emissions: More Vegetables

    August 31st, 2023
    New York Times Article

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  • How LinkedIn’s Cafeteria Drives Diners Toward Plant-forward Eating

    November 18th, 2022
    Foodservice Director Article

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  • What To Consider When Asking Institutions To Shift How They Serve Food

    May 10th, 2023
    Faunalytics Article

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  • How Hospital Food Can Fuel Sustainability Efforts

    October 3rd, 2023
    American Hospital Association Article

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