Eat a plant, save the planet!
Eating a plant-based diet can make a difference in your health, the community, and sustainability of our environment. The Sustainability Council at WCU lists eating plant-based meals as a low-cost and accessible sustainable action to take on campus. Learn more about what you can do as a part of the WCU campus. Join our Eat a Plant, Save the Planet campus-wide health promotion and try a Meatless Monday.
Video Library:
Learn more about plant-based diets, health and sustainability by watching this short video!
In this 2-minute video, learn why others have chosen a plant-based diet.
In this 3-minute video, learn how others practice plant-based eating.
Learn about some barriers to plant-based eating and how others overcome them.
Watch this 6-minute video for a recipe for easy and delicious mushroom sliders.
This 17-minute video shares a recipe for green coconut curry with sweet potatoes, kale, and chickpeas.
Plant-Based Eating Guides and Cookbook:
Find out more about availability of plant-based dining options on and around the WCU campus! View and download the electronic guide or explore the interactive story map, below.
Eat a Plant, Save the Planet Guide Story Map
Interested in making your own plant-based meals and dishes? Try a recipe from our digital cookbook, with contributions from students and employees across the WCU campus.
Additional Resources:
Information on Plant-Based Diets
- EAT Lancet Commission
- Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Meatless Mondays: Join our Eat a Plant, Save the Planet campus-wide health promotion and try a Meatless Monday.