Meatless Mondays @ MIS is launching on April 22nd, 2025!

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Meatless Monday Initiative

Join our school community in making a positive impact on the environment by going meatless one day a week.

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About Meatless Monday @ MIS

Meatless Monday is a global movement that encourages people to reduce meat consumption for their health and the health of the planet. At Mahindra International School, we're committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship as part of our strategic plan.

By participating in Meatless Monday, our school community can:

  • Reduce our carbon footprint
  • Conserve water resources
  • Promote sustainable food choices
  • Improve personal health
  • Raise awareness about environmental issues

Our Sustainability Focus

As part of our school's strategic plan, we are committed to promoting sustainability through practical initiatives that engage our entire community. Meatless Monday aligns perfectly with our goals to reduce our environmental impact and educate students about sustainable living practices.

Impact Calculator

See how your meatless choices make a difference! Each time you choose a plant-based meal instead of meat, you save water, reduce carbon emissions, and preserve land resources.

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Interactive Pledge Wall

Make your commitment to Meatless Monday by adding your pledge to our wall. Together, we can create a community of environmental champions!

Environmental Facts

Water Conservation

It takes 2,400 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of beef, but only 244 gallons to produce 1 pound of tofu.

This lentil curry saves 425 gallons of water vs chicken tikka!

Carbon Footprint

Livestock production accounts for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than all transportation combined.

A plant-based burger produces 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than a beef burger.

Land Use

Animal agriculture is responsible for up to 91% of Amazon destruction, with 1-2 acres of rainforest cleared every second.

Going meatless just one day a week can save 133 square meters of forest annually.

Health Benefits

Research shows that reducing meat consumption can lower the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes.

Plant-based diets provide more fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients than meat-heavy diets.

Global Impact

If everyone went meatless one day a week, it would be equivalent to taking 240 million cars off the road annually.

Meatless Monday in our school could save over 50,000 gallons of water each week!

Biodiversity

Animal agriculture is a leading cause of species extinction, ocean dead zones, and habitat destruction.

Reducing meat consumption helps preserve wildlife habitats and protect endangered species.

School-Wide Tracker

Track our school's collective impact through Meatless Monday participation. See which houses and grades are leading the way!

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Weekly Challenge Spinner

Spin the wheel to get your weekly Meatless Monday challenge! Complete challenges to earn points for your house.

Spin to get your challenge!

Challenge Ideas

  • Try a new plant-based protein
  • Make a meatless version of your favorite dish
  • Share a plant-based recipe with a friend
  • Try a vegetable you have never had before
  • Make a meatless lunch for the whole week
  • Create a poster about Meatless Monday benefits
  • Calculate your environmental impact from going meatless
  • Research plant-based alternatives to meat
  • Cook a meatless meal for your family
  • Try a dish from a different culture that is naturally vegetarian

Class Activities

Explore classroom activities related to Meatless Monday. This section will be updated with new homeroom activities every week.

Meatless Monday Math

Use real-world environmental data to practice math skills while learning about the impact of food choices.

Download Meatless Monday Math: Chicken Tikka Activity

Coming Soon

Check back each week for new classroom activities to engage students in learning about sustainable food choices and environmental impact.

Environmental Impact Videos

The Diet That Helps Fight Climate Change

Learn how our food choices impact climate change and what diet changes can make the biggest difference.

How Eating Less Meat Can Help Protect the Planet

Discover the environmental benefits of reducing meat consumption and how it helps protect our planet.

Why Meat is the Best Worst Thing in the World

An engaging explanation of the complex relationship between meat consumption and environmental impact.

The Environmental Impact of Meat Production

A detailed look at how meat production affects our environment and what we can do about it.

Hope Announcements

Elin Kelsey and her book Hope Matters

Connection with Dr. Elin Kelsey's "Hope Matters"

Our Meatless Monday initiative is connected with Hope Announcements created by students in collaboration with Dr. Elin Kelsey, author of "Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis."

Dr. Kelsey's work emphasizes that hope is not just a feel-good emotion, but a powerful tool for creating change. By taking concrete actions like participating in Meatless Monday, we demonstrate that positive environmental change is possible and that our individual choices matter.

The Hope Announcements project encourages students to share stories of environmental hope and action, inspiring our community to make sustainable choices that contribute to a healthier planet.

"Hope is not the result of optimism; it is the commitment to positive action in the face of overwhelming evidence."
- Dr. Elin Kelsey