On “Meatless Mondays” and “Vegan Fridays,” some public schools in the United States now give plant-based meals like bean chili, fruit, and chips. This new initiative started to help students stay healthy and to support families in making more vegetable meals at home. The program began in schools like I.S. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos. A report from AP-NORC said 64% of adults in the U.S. eat chicken or turkey many times a week, and 43% often eat beef. Experts advocated eating less red meat because it may cause obesity, heart problems, and other illnesses. These eating habits may have a significant and harmful effect on the environment, the Food and Agriculture Organization shared.

Livestock farming makes methane gas, which causes climate change. A study from Oxford said vegans make only 30% of the harm made by heavy meat-eaters. Experts said it is possible to mitigate the damage. Giving vegetarian meals in schools and restaurants is one way to help. Schools that implement the plan show real progress. Many students support this change because of their growing awareness and strong belief in protecting the planet.