A major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%

A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchenA bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor

A coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local schoolA university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobsA taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost items

A fashion store started selling "sustainable denim" made from recycled cottonA library started offering "digital literacy classes" for seniors learning to use smartphones

A farm began selling "homemade salsa" made from its own tomatoes and peppers

A fire department hosted a "fire safety fair" that taught 500 children about fire preventionTV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter

Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adultsPlant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens

Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming poolDigital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country

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• ·A study found music while working increases productivity by up to 15% for some people
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·The transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys
• ·The national soccer team won its first World Cup match defeating the defending champion 2-1
• ·Scientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods