Eco Art “Opened Loge-Pole-Pines” by Urs-P. Twellman is in the Okanogan Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Twellmann explains: “Here I experienced days with more bears than people around. Upon identifying two dry pines in front of a clear sky, I decided to divide them with the chainsaw, which is always with me when I’m traveling the world.” Earth Day, April 22 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP

Low Carbon Diet Did you know eating locally grown, seasonally available foods not only tastes good, but it also helps reduce the greenhouse effect of carbon emissions? Other tips are included in the Low Carbon Diet, a diet that allows consumers to reduce the global warming effects of their everyday food choices. It comes with anon-line carbon calculator to help choose environmentally-friendly foods and ingredients. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP Earth Day, April 22

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP Earth Day, April 22 Sustainable seafood Want to know what’s troubling our waters? How fishing methods affect the environment? Which seafood to avoid and which to enjoy? Visit Seafood Watch on the Web at Seafood Watch answers these questions and others as it spreads awareness about seafood issues and creates more knowledgeable consumers.

Off the grid More families are choosing to live without the conveniences of a power grid or water line, and they’re finding more time to engage nature while helping the environment. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP Earth Day, April 22

Sustainable Dance Whether you get your groove on with Elvis or Ludacris, here is an idea that makes going green exciting. The sustainable dance floor transforms energy from dancers into energy for lights and strobes. It is an example of a number of cool ideas that are being put to work to make green lifestyles enjoyable and fun. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP Earth Day, April 22