A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste

A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first weekA community organized a "neighborhood potluck" that featured dishes from 25 different cultures

A grocery store started selling "plant-based milk alternatives" like oat and almond milkA school started a "environmental club" that planted trees on school groundsA photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition

A hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in timeA musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station

A construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care

A study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart diseaseA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 500 flights and closed government offices

A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobsLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

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• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state competition
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake
• ·A shortage of healthcare workers in rural areas led to longer wait times for medical appointments
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Study finds that using essential oils can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwest
• ·A global tech giant revealed plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for travelers booking in advance