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

A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or moreA fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly

A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teensA farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needsA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailersA community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s indigenous history

A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes

A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutiqueHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several European countries
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·Researchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·The government provided loans to small businesses to help them recover from a recent crisis
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue team
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technology
• ·A pet store started selling organic pet food which quickly became its most popular product line
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A popular actress announced her return to the stage after a long break