Celebrate Earth Day with Bon Appetit
Here’s a shocking fact — the food system is responsible for up to 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, scientists have shown that dietary choices can equal the difference between driving a fuel-efficient sedan vs. a large SUV.
Bon Appetit is taking a national leadership position in the care of our environment with our Low Carbon Diet. Over the next several years, we will be implementing over 20 purchasing initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the highest impact areas of our business by 25 percent.
On Tuesday, April 22nd at lunch time, we will be celebrating Earth Day. In Klages Dining Room we will be serving menu items that highlight low-carbon food choices. Each food area will illustrate a key principle of reducing climate change. You will have extensive choices but will be encouraged to taste new items that are more climate-friendly than some regular features. In addition to our students on meal plans, we’d like to invite staff, faculty and non-meal plan students to join us and for $6 can enjoy not only a great lunch, but educational materials as well.
We will also debut Bon Appetit’s online Low Carbon Diet Calculator to help you determine the impact of your individual food choices. This fun, interactive calculator is based on best-available science developed by a multi-disciplinary team of experts.
For more information, visit www.circleofresponsibility.com and www.eatlowcarbon.org
Please contact Denny Lawrence if you have any questions.