On Thursday evening, Ada prepared a delicious Turkish vegan dish for her advisory class. The goal of the activity was to cook something vegan or vegetarian from your country without using any plastic. None of the ingredients she used could be wrapped in plastic. Ada realised it was not an easy task as soon as she got to the supermarket: everything had plastic.

She decided to cook some green lentil patties to serve with Greek yogurt. Her classmates enjoyed a delicious snack and learn about its meaning in Turkish culture. Yeşil mercimek köftesi isn’t just food—it’s a communal dish typically served at gatherings or family events.