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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• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A new study revealed that getting sunlight in the morning helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
• ·A local fire department responded to a chemical spill at a factory, evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.
• ·A university research team found that certain plant extracts can help reduce inflammation in chronic illnesses
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locations
• ·A hotel started offering workcation packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with award winning actor
• ·The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·A tech company launched a new video editing tool that allows users to create professional videos with minimal experience