Stirling University Students' Union aims to phase out meat and dairy products from outlets by 2025.
The move was voted for at the students' union's general meeting earlier this week
PBU said it would work with catering staff to ensure the vote was implemented in a way that provides "cheap, delicious and sustainable options throughout campus".Chris Packham, who hosts the BBC Autumnwatch and Springwatch series,Nathan McGovern, Plant-Based Universities co-founder, toldHe defended the low number of students who voted on the motion.
He added: "It shows that people invested in creating a better world and a sustainable food system are pushing for this change.Image source,Farmer Bryce Cunningham said the move would not benefit the Scottish agricultural sector "The reason we supply these contract universities and schools is because we have an ambition to be net zero by 2025.
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