Maggie Baird, mother of well-known musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, started the nonprofit organization Support + Feed in 2020 to promote sustainable eating and provide plant-based meals to people in need. The program began in Los Angeles and later spread to other major cities as public awareness of climate change and diet-related health problems increased. The latest EAT-Lancet Commission report stated that the global food system is a major cause of environmental degradation. The report also encouraged people to follow a “planetary health diet,” which includes more fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes while reducing red meat consumption. Jonathan Foley, executive director of Project Drawdown, said that beef production produces very high levels of greenhouse gases and is one of the most polluting foods.

Experts in sustainable cooking are sharing methods to make plant-based eating easier and more enjoyable. Chef Miguel Guerra, owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant MITA in Washington, D.C., said that proper cooking methods, such as roasting or steaming vegetables, improve flavor and texture. Cookbook author Joshua McFadden advised keeping a pantry stocked with beans, lentils, and tofu for flexible meal options. Urban farmer Sheryll Durrant emphasized that affordable and culturally familiar foods help communities make long-term changes. Experts agree that plant-based diets can reduce environmental damage and improve health worldwide.