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Policy Teams

Our goal is to help the San Diego community reduce emissions and other environmental impacts associated with animal agriculture by educating about and promoting a plant-based diet, as well as advocating for policies that promote the reduction of animal-based products.

WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON

  • Push the City to take action on their Climate Action Plan goal of reducing carbon and water footprint of meat and dairy purchases by 20%
  • Educate community about animal agricultures impact on climate change
  • Empower community to eat plant-based
  • Hold an educational event for SD350 members
  • Educate and provide opportunities for schools to increase purchases of plant-based products and decrease purchases of animal products in the school cafeteria.
  • Collaborate with other organizations
  • Educate and provide opportunities for individuals and businesses to switch to 100% renewable energy from CCA (Community Choice Aggregators) providers, including Clean Energy Alliance in North County

WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS DO

  • Learn and share your knowledge to advance our advocacy
  • Do research and writing for various projects
  • Create informational graphics for social media
  • Attend public meetings to provide public comment
  • Community outreach
  • Write blog posts and planning docs

Fun Fact!

The Plant Forward Team was formed in 2024 out of a working group from the Food and Soil team!

How TO GET INVOLVED

The Plant Forward Team meets virtually every other week on Monday from 5-6 pm. 

Fill out the volunteer interest form to get involved.