Carbon Cutbacks

Supplying school lunches with sustainably farmed produce that reduce emissions

Providing students with affordable, nutritious, and culturally informed meals

This program sources student meals that contain produce from local farms using sustainable agriculture methods. Established in São Paolo, Brazil, where it is projected to cut carbon emissions by over 18% by 2025, the initiative is currently serving 286,000 youth and expanding to reach over one million.

The Impact:

  • Cut carbon emissions by over 18% by 2025.
  • Providing healthy, sustainable school lunches to 286,000 students and expanding to reach over one million.

What you can do with this idea:

  • Provide students with affordable, nutritious, and culturally informed school meals.
  • Prioritize sustainable and environmentally conscious practices by focusing on local and seasonal crops.
  • Offer necessary training to food service staff in order to foster a deeper and broader understanding of food systems and nutrition.
  • Offer a reliable income for small, local growers, allowing cities to leverage their buying power.

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