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Veggie 2x: Small Change, Big Impact

March 20, 2026
A promotional graphic encourages students to "GO VEGGIE 2X A WEEK" by trying a black bean burger at '85 North. The advertisement features a person holding a burger and highlights the environmental impact, stating that doing so can save as much $CO_2$ as charging a phone for 10 years.

What if one simple habit could make a real difference, for your health & your wallet, and the planet?

That’s the idea behind Veggie 2x, an initiative across the University of Arizona’s Student Unions that encourages students to enjoy plant-forward meals just two times a week. It’s not about changing everything, it's about making a small, manageable shift that adds up in a big way.

Choosing veggie-based meals a couple times each week can help support overall wellness, offering a variety of nutrients, fiber, and energy to keep you going through busy days on campus. It’s also an easy way to explore new flavors and dishes you might not have tried before from hearty grain bowls and veggie-packed wraps to globally inspired options across our dining locations.

And the impact goes beyond your plate. Even a couple of veggie-focused meals each week can help conserve water, reduce carbon emissions, and support more sustainable food systems, an easy way to make a positive impact any time of year.

Across the Student Union, you’ll find a wide variety of delicious veggie options, making it easy to participate in Veggie 2x in a way that works for you. Visit places such as Raddicchio or Nrich at the Student Unions. There are plenty of satisfying, flavorful choices to explore.