Photos: Behind-the-scenes look at ‘sustainability’

The restaurant world seems to be abuzz with the word "sustainability." But what, exactly, does it mean? What follows is a behind-the-scenes look at how one restaurant, Mixt Greens, tackles the topic. Here Mixt Greens has installed a wall of herbs and greens.

The restaurant world seems to be abuzz with the word “sustainability.” But what, exactly, does it mean? What follows is a behind-the-scenes look at how one restaurant, Mixt Greens, tackles the topic. Here Mixt Greens has installed a wall of herbs and greens. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

March 7, 2014 10:19 AM PT

Sustainability in action

Think of it as edible art. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Sustainability in action

They grow in planter boxes affixed to the wall at the upscale salad and sandwich store in Los Angeles. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Sustainability in action

Dill is among the greens and herbs that are fed with water lines and grow lights. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Sustainability in action

Servers at Mixt Greens in Los Angeles prepare salads using their house-grown lettuce. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Sustainability in action

It’s a field of greens. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Sustainability in action

Another view of the unusual garden. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Sustainability in action

Erica Gillespie, vice president of operations, tends to the lettuce at Mixt Greens. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

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