A²ZERO Community Cookbook
An approachable resource for sustainable eating in the Ann Arbor area
Thank you for sharing your recipes, tips, and stories!
Submissions to the A²ZERO Community Cookbook are now closed. We received a number of delicious and inspiring submissions that our staff have been diligently working to compile!
We look forward to debuting the completed cookbook at this year's 4th Annual Ann Arbor Local Food Festival on August 28th, 2025!
Coming Soon: A²ZERO Community Cookbook!
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the A²ZERO Community Cookbook, a free and practical resource for sustainable eating in Ann Arbor! With over 70 delicious, climate-friendly recipes contributed by Ann Arbor residents and 20 inspiring stories from local food leaders, the cookbook is a reflection of our city's commitment to sustainability and good food!
Join us on August 28th at the Ann Arbor Local Food Festival for the official launch, to hear from community food leaders who participated, and for the chance to win a free printed copy!
Project Background
Did you know that food systems are responsible for nearly a third of all global greenhouse gas emissions? Reducing emissions from food is an important part of A2ZERO, Ann Arbor’s plan for a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030.
Individual food choices play a major role in addressing climate change and creating a more sustainable food system, yet knowing what to eat, where to shop, and how to manage food once its in your kitchen can be a challenge. That is why we are launching the A2ZERO Community Cookbook project!
The A2ZERO Community Cookbook will be a free and practical resource for sustainable eating, featuring recipes and food tips contributed by members of the Ann Arbor community, alongside stories of local sustainable food leaders. Through the cookbook, we hope to draw inspiration from and celebrate the many ways that Ann Arbor residents are already taking action towards a more sustainable food system, while highlighting the role of our food choices in building a more sustainable future.
Spring Recipes
A collection of springtime recipes featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients! Recipes submitted by Ann Arbor community members for the A²ZERO Community Cookbook. Use the arrows below to scroll, and click on the images below to see the recipes.
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