Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skillsResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects

The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by floodingA local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

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• ·A hospital started a program to provide mental health services to veterans
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to recycle into new items
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours
• ·The national opera company announced its upcoming season featuring classic productions
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·A famous athlete announced retirement from professional sports after 20 years citing health reasons