A food observance on March 7 promoting plant-based diets and encouraging people to make plant foods the centerpiece of their meals for health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.
Last updated February 26, 2026 · by the
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European plant-based food company Alpro, in collaboration with vegan recipe creators BOSH!, launched the observance on March 7, 2018, to encourage people to prioritize plant-based foods for health, ethical, and environmental reasons.
Celebrate the power of plants on Plant Power Day on March 7! This day is a time to recognize the amazing benefits that plants have for us, and to appreciate all they do. Plants provide food, fuel, oxygen and medicines - just some of the ways we rely on them in our everyday lives. They also give us shelter, help reduce erosion, protect against climate change and make beautiful landscapes!
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WHY THIS DAY MATTERS
The great thing about plant-based eating is that you don't have to sacrifice taste for health benefits! There are so many creative recipes out there that use only natural, wholesome ingredients - so satisfy your cravings with nutritious plant power!
Eating a plant-based diet is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint and help protect our planet. Plant-based foods require far fewer resources to produce, so you can feel good about helping the environment while still enjoying delicious meals!
Getting your recommended daily servings of vegetables, fruits, nuts and grains is much easier when you're focusing on plants! Plant-based diets are full of fiber and essential vitamins and minerals that will keep you feeling healthy and energized all day long.
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