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.

Put your best food forward with Greener by Default.

 
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

  • Stanford Medicine

    Prevention Research Center

  • GreenBiz

  • CleanMed

  • Oxford University

    Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics

  • 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

  • Dr. Bronner's

  • Presidio Graduate School

  • Western Washington University

    Huxley College of the Environment

  • Model United Nations at UCLA

In the Media

  • New York City Mayor teams up with foodservice providers to reduce food-related carbon emissions

    April 19, 2024

    Foodservice Director

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  • Vancouver General Hospital Pilots New Plant-Rich Menu Items for Health of Patients and Planet

    March 13, 2024

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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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