"Implementation of Plant-Based Menu Options in Universities," by Sandra Wiebe

This is one of a series of posts written by students in the UA Master's in Development Practice (MDP) Program based on work conducted through their summer field practicums and other research and advocacy activities. 

This policy brief was written by MDP student Sandra Wiebe. 

"Transforming our current food system into a sustainable food system is at the forefront for reaching climate change targets, improving water quality, improving health, and reducing the number of animals subjected to the cruelties of the industrial animal agriculture system.

"One method to catalyze this transformation towards a more sustainable food system is by decreasing the amount of animal-based products and increasing the consumption of plant-based products throughout institutions around the nation. The objective of this policy brief is to present a better understanding on consumers’ perspectives surrounding plant-based menu options to improve the sustainability of these initiatives..."