A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·The city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes
• ·A hotel began offering eco-friendly packages that include bike rentals and guided nature hikes
• ·The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A popular streaming service launched exclusive content featuring award-winning actors
• ·Researchers studied the impact of exercise on brain function in older adults
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop teaching residents to grow and use basil, mint, and rosemary
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds improves focus during work tasks
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trash