food and our carbon footprInt
Be a climate champion by joining the City of Ann Arbor’s community-wide effort to become carbon neutral by 2030!
VegMichigan is a collaborator on A²ZERO, the City of Ann Arbor’s plan for a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality. As part of our collaboration we are working to spread awareness about the connection between food choices and climate change, demonstrate how eating more plant-based meals can reduce our carbon footprint, support individuals interested in plant-forward living, and help Ann Arbor organizations/restaurants in adopting plant-forward policies.
Learn more about the City’s Sustainable Food Programs.
Below, see more resources and opportunities to attend upcoming events and try FREE plant-based food.
research on plant-based eatIng as a clImate solutIon
According to the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan, food accounts for 10-30% of a household’s carbon footprint. Meat and dairy products have a higher carbon footprint than grains and vegetables so eating more plant-based is one of the best ways to reduce one’s carbon footprint. For more information see the Center for Sustainable Systems Carbon Footprint Fact Sheet.
This chart, from Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, shows that plant-based eating is the most impactful thing individuals and households can do to reduce their carbon footprint. Visit Project Drawdown for more information on food and climate.
enjoy plant-based meals & support local restaurants & farmers
Looking for restaurants or grocery stores to enjoy plant-based options, or more local produce? Visit our Ann Arbor plant-based resource guide!
For additional information including recipe blogs and videos, visit our plant-based resources webpage.
Are you searching for a specific type of cuisine? Check out our list of plant-based recipes from cultures all over the world.
free programs & free plant-based food
Interested in learning more about the environmental benefits of plant-based living or participating in our 30-day plant-based pledge and receiving a FREE bag of plant-based items to support you in getting started?
See our upcomIng
a²zero events
lIsted below!
ANN ARBOR CLIMATE TEACH-IN
ANN ARBOR CLIMATE TEACH-IN
We will be speaking on a panel titled, Everybody Eats: Food Choices for a Climate-Resilient Ann Arbor. We will focus on the climate benefits of plant-based eating.
2026 SUSTAINABILITY FORUM: A2ZERO COMMUNITY COOKBOOK
2026 SUSTAINABILITY FORUM: A2ZERO COMMUNITY COOKBOOK
VegMichigan and Ann Arbor's Office of Sustainability and Innovations will talk about food and sustainability, and Tantre Farms will provide a mini cooking demo.
ANN ARBOR FARMER’S MARKET
ANN ARBOR FARMER’S MARKET
VegMichigan will have a table at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market! We will be giving out free plant-based samples and asking people to sign-up for the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
WALK AND WAG
WALK AND WAG
VegMichigan will be tabling at the Walk and Wag event hosted by HSHV! We will be providing education on the link between our food choices and the climate, giving out free plan-based food samples, and inviting attendees to participate in our 30-day plant-based pledge.
want to get Involved?
you can be an organIzer for your group or busIness!
we need your Input
Would an app help you to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet?
Please share your ideas with the A²ZERO team by filling out the quick 2-question survey below.
VegMichigan is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our federal tax ID number is 38-3602198.