Priyanshi Negi: Breaking the Wall of Unsustainable Dairy

Priyanshi Negi, University of Waikato

Dairy and many milk alternatives strain land, water and lower emissions targets. I aim to break this wall by creating a zero-land, climate-positive milk from upcycled food waste and air-derived proteins. This solution cuts food waste, reduces greenhouse gases, and offers a sustainable, nutritious alternative—bridging food security and planetary health without relying on traditional farming.

Priyanshi Negi is a research scholar in the Division of Management, pursuing her master's at the University of Waikato. Her research focuses on the sustainability of plant-based milk in New Zealand and its environmental impact, aiming to inform climate-resilient food systems. With a background in agriculture and agribusiness, she brings experience in stakeholder engagement, rural outreach, and agri-marketing. Priyanshi is passionate about driving sustainable innovation that bridges academic insight with real-world outcomes. She holds a bachelor's degree in Agriculture from India.