Vägen till en mer växtbaserad och ekologisk kost i den svenska grundskolan med fokusering på miljömålet Begränsad klimatpåverkan

Sammanfattning: This study shows that by choosing plant-based organic food for lunch in the Swedish elementary school, one of the national environmental objectives in Sweden, Reduced climate impact, can benefit and be achieved sooner. Four respondents have been interviewed regarding Lund municipality and its commitment to become 100 % organic by the year 2020 and if the municipality reduces their use of animal products. The results from the elementary schools in Lund shows reduced climate impact by replacing and/or decreasing the amount of meat served combined with organic food. There are several methods to redistribute resources, including the location of the lunch and communication with the pupils. If it had been mandatory with at least one dish without meat daily in the elementary school in Lund, the effects would be considerably lower on the climate by reduced emissions. The results of this study imply that it would be beneficial to serve plant-based organic food to reach the national objective Reduced climate impact.