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- 1University of Minnesota Gophers launch zero waste goal▼Gophers Zero Waste Goal commits to saving environment
The Minnesota Gophers athletic program has committed to a zero waste goal aimed at reducing environmental impact at its venues and events. The initiative, covered by FOX 9 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, is presented as a step toward saving the environment, though details about specific measures and timelines have not been widely reported.
- 2Commentary urges Minnesota school meals to add plant-based options▼Commentary: Minnesota's school meals program should make room for kids with plant-based diets
A commentary in the Minnesota Reformer argues that Minnesota's free school meals program should accommodate students who eat plant-based diets. The piece calls on the state to ensure children following vegetarian or vegan diets have access to suitable meals at school, not just standard menu options. It adds a nutrition and dietary-inclusion angle to ongoing debate over the state's universal school meals program.