SAVE THE PLANET

LEAVING SHOES AT THE DOOR IS HEALTHIER FOR YOU

Thanks to our Japanese influences, Hawai'i remains ahead of the curve when it comes to environmental living. Natural Home magazine's current issue talks about ways to green your home on a budget. One tip that's a no-brainer to Islanders: Take off your shoes. "Shoes track traces of dirt, dust and other toxins into the house, which leads to poorer air quality and more vacuuming and cleaning," it reports.

FINAL WORD

"It's going to open up the practice of knowing where food comes from to a wider variety of people."

Kate Evanishyn | of Slow Food USA, on the news that Chipotle, a fast-food chain known for its hefty burritos, is pledging to use 25 percent local produce at its 730 restaurants