1. Claire’s Corner Copia For more than 35 years, Claire’s Corner Copia in New Haven, Conn., has espoused healthy eating and sustainability for people of every age. The small downtown restaurant has done more than make a mark for its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and organic choices. Sustainable Living BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP

2. Cardboard Art Luis Manuel Soto’s experience as a hand crafter and mold maker at Walt Disney World has also shaped his career as a sculptor. He conveys his concern for the environment through his cardboard sculptures. Sustainable Living BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP

3. Eating local Chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier understand that when fresh herbs and vegetables are combined with gourmet dishes, the results are delicious. At their restaurant, Summer Winter, those fresh ingredients come from an on-site greenhouse. Sustainable Living BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP

4. Puck Steps Up Known for scintillating pizzas and various forms of upscale comfort food, Chef Wolfgang Puck made a bold statement when he announced his plan to work with the Humane Society and follow a strict animal welfare program in all his food-service businesses. The move makes Puck a pioneer among celebrity chefs. Sustainable Living BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP

5. Sustainable Sushi All it takes to be a better sushi connoisseur is a wallet-size sushi guide from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which can be downloaded at www.montereybayaquarium.org. www.montereybayaquarium.org Sustainable Living BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP