Bon Appétit Management Company

While we work to affirm our commitment to small-scale, climate-friendly food systems every day, Earth Day is a chance to dig in.

How do we meet the needs of our many global crises, from food insecurity to combatting the climate crisis? Never fear — beans are here!

Did you know that many plants used as cover crops are also edible (and delicious)?  

Generally, producing animal-based foods like beef, lamb, and dairy products creates more carbon emissions than plant-based foods like beans, legumes, and whole grains – and is why shifting to a diet centered on plants is one of the most impactful ways to combat climate change.  

From growing to processing, transporting to storage, and managing excess food waste, each step in the food chain produces carbon emissions.   

This Earth Day, we are flipping the switch to plants to lower our individual and collective carbon footprint! We are challenging our guests to use this Earth Day as an opportunity to consider climate-friendly alternatives throughout our cafés.