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On the 100 year anniversary of World War I and the efforts influential in conserving much-needed food resources on the home front, This report looks back at the history and the impacts of Meatless Monday.
No Meat, Less Meat, or Better Meat: Understanding NGO Messaging Choices Intended to Alter Meat Consumption in Light of Climate Change
This paper examines the factors shaping non-governmental organization (NGO) messaging decisions on how meat consumption should be altered in light of climate change.
Patterns of Legume Purchases and Consumption in the United States
This study characterizes the types and amount of legumes that U.S. consumers most commonly purchase by state, region and season.
Reducing Meat Consumption in the USA: A Nationally Representative Survey of Attitudes and Behaviours
For this study, researchers administered a web-based survey in 2015 assessing meat reduction behaviors, attitudes, foods consumed in meatless meals, and sociodemographic characteristics.
Retail Purchases of Red and Processed Meat by State in the United States
This study analyzed retail purchases of red and processed meat and other protein-rich foods across 31 states in the U.S.
Strategies for Reducing Meat Consumption Within College and University Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This systematic review analyzed the available research on university-implemented meat reduction interventions and examined the the success rates and effectiveness of three overall approaches.
The Environmental Costs of Meat Production
This brief underscores the consequences of global agriculture and food animal production for water security, land use, soil fertility, and biodiversity.

The Health and Wellness Connection
This brief highlights the impact of global meat consumption on health and how Meatless Monday can be an impactful solution.
The Importance of Food Systems and the Environment for Nutrition
This article summarizes current and future nutrition research to guide food policy innovation in the era of climate disruption and environmental degradation.
The Importance of Reducing Animal Product Consumption and Wasted Food in Mitigating Catastrophic Climate Change
This report reviews the scientific literature on the roles of reducing animal product consumption and wasted food in meeting climate change mitigation targets.