Schools in San Francisco and elsewhere are lowering their carbon emissions and water footprints by reducing the amount of meat and dairy products they offer in school lunches.
According to a new study by Friends of the Earth in collaboration with the Oakland Unified School District, by serving more plant-based nutritious meals and reducing meat and cheese in kids’ lunches, in just two years, the district reduced the carbon and water footprint of its food service by 14 percent and 6 percent, respectively. They also saved $42,000.