How I Got My School District to Combat Climate Change by Changing What We Eat

A guide written by Sarah Dosanjh detailing her successful campaign to introduce plant-forward food options at Milpitas High School and within her school district to combat climate change.

• The author outlines a five-step process for students to advocate for plant-based school meals: contacting the district's nutrition services team, proposing the project, supporting the team with marketing and taste testing, educating peers on the environmental and health 'why', and pushing for long-term sustainability and waste reduction.
• Student-led marketing and peer-to-peer education are identified as critical for the adoption of new menu items. The author's team used posters, social media graphics, intercom announcements, and an Earth Day campaign to encourage students to choose plant-based options over animal-based entrees.
• The campaign's long-term objectives include phasing out most animal products, particularly those from unsustainable industrial sources, and seeking legislation from the Milpitas city or school board to secure the future of plant-forward menus.

APA

Dosanjh, S. (2022). How I Got My School District to Combat Climate Change by Changing What We Eat. Friends of the Earth. https://foe.org/blog/school-district-combat-climate-change/

Chicago

Dosanjh, Sarah. How I Got My School District to Combat Climate Change by Changing What We Eat. Friends of the Earth, 2022. https://foe.org/blog/school-district-combat-climate-change/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |last1=Dosanjh |first1=Sarah |title=How I Got My School District to Combat Climate Change by Changing What We Eat |publisher=Friends of the Earth |date=24 August 2022 |url=https://foe.org/blog/school-district-combat-climate-change/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{dosanjh2022how, author = {Dosanjh, Sarah}, title = {{How I Got My School District to Combat Climate Change by Changing What We Eat}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth}, year = {2022}, month = aug, url = {https://foe.org/blog/school-district-combat-climate-change/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }