One Meal a Day for the Planet (OMD) has partnered with US non-profit conservation organisation Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) to introduce a national campaign asking restaurants to add plant-based menu options.

The campaign aims to promote climate health and biodiversity by reducing meat consumption and adding meat-free and dairy-free food offerings in restaurants.

Both organisations initially unveiled the plant-based menu campaign at Applebee’s Neighbourhood Grill + Bar.

OMD campaign manager Ashley Schaeffer Yildiz said: “Applebee’s has an opportunity to show real leadership and concern for the health of customers and communities by adding plant-based options on its menu.

“Restaurants can play an important role in creating a more sustainable food system.”

“At a time when consumer taste buds are changing, 22% of consumers are limiting meat, poultry, or seafood, according to a recent study, they can also take advantage of the growing demand for plant-based foods.”

CBD and OMD hosted events at Applebee’s locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Clearwater to launch the nationwide campaign.

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Customers filled out comment cards and petitions asking the restaurant chain to offer healthy options free of meat and dairy.

As part of the campaign, plant-based food brand Hungry Planet offered plant-based hamburger samples to customers during the events.

CBD population and sustainability programme director Stephanie Feldstein said: “We’re calling on Applebee’s to make a change to protect people and the planet.

“Restaurants can play an important role in creating a more sustainable food system, but only if Earth-friendly, plant-based options are available on every menu across the country.”