On Earth Day, here's how five California restaurants are committed to sustainability

Nancy Silverton is among the first class of restaurateurs with Green Star distinctions in America recognized for their dedication to sustainable gastronomy.

Matt Kammerer is among the first class of restaurateurs with Green Star distinctions in America recognized for their dedication to sustainable gastronomy.

Kyle and Katina Connaughton are among the first class of restaurateurs with Green Star distinctions in America recognized for their dedication to sustainable gastronomy.

Chef Michael Tusk is among the first class of restaurateurs with Green Star distinctions in America recognized for their dedication to sustainable gastronomy.

Chef Dominique Crenn is among the first class of restaurateurs with Green Star distinctions in America recognized for their dedication to sustainable gastronomy.

Chef Alice Waters is among the first class of restaurateurs with Green Star distinctions in America recognized for their dedication to sustainable gastronomy.

Chef Thomas Keller is among the first class of restaurateurs with Green Star distinctions in America recognized for their dedication to sustainable gastronomy.

Step inside this fabulous Mayfair restaurant where delicious, well-sourced ingredients are the cornerstone of the kitchen.

This Coconut Grove spot is a must visit.

They're laser-focused on Lone Star State ingredients that others ignore.

From uncertainty to stardom, Chef Patrick O’Connell takes us on a deep dive behind his culinary journey.

Buy local, stay hopeful.

The chef behind Blue Hill at Stone Barns digs deeper in this second installment of a series on his sustainability efforts.

The trailblazing chef discusses his sustainability philosophies.

Deep-rooted local sourcing and feral hog management are just part of the eco-minded commitment for this Green Star and Bib Gourmand.

With its in-house butchery, Blackbelly uses the whole animal.

Fresh from the garden in the heart of Buckhead.