The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, the Humane Society of the United States, Oldways, Health Care Without Harm, and Meatless Monday are five nonprofits that have partnered to create the Plant-Based Hospital Food Coalition. This Coalition will provide support, resources, and hands-on training to hospital culinary teams to help them provide more plant-based meals.
Universities Reducing Animal Products in Dining Halls Earn Recognition From the HSUS
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has released its “College and University Protein Sustainability Scorecard,” evaluating how higher education institutions are working to improve sustainability in their dining services. The report grades schools on efforts to expand plant-based meal offerings and reduce animal product usage as part of their self-operated dining programs. Grades range from A+ to F, based on criteria such as measurable goals, staff training, and transparency in sustainability practices. The scorecard is part of a broader effort to highlight the role universities play in mitigating climate change, improving public health, and reducing the environmental footprint of food production. According to the United Nations, one-third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are tied to food production, with animal agriculture being a …