A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·Golf tournament raises over 10000 dollars for youth sports programs
• ·Teachers receive training on how to support students with anxiety disorders
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·Golf tournament raises money for local youth mentorship program
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season