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  2. Sep 25, 2026
NYC Schools Soy Milk Pilot Expands Student Choice While Cutting Climate Emissions

New York, N.Y. — New data released today show New York City Public Schools expanding nutritious choices for students while continuing to reduce the climate footprint of school food. A first-of-its-kind pilot offering soy milk on the lunch line found strong student demand and cut average daily milk-related greenhouse gas emissions by 17.4%. The results come alongside new data showing that greenhouse gas emissions associated with New York City school food purchases fell 59% between 2019 and 2025, driven by more plant-forward menus.

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