The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste

A pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for reptiles and birdsA restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes

A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE programA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through gamesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customersA coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science

A taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its appA tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity

A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streetsA fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit

A library hosted a "tech help for seniors" session that taught 45 people how to use smartphonesA farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs

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• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults.
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·Community center provides free meals for children during summer break
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access
• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·A taxi company offered free rides to veterans on Veterans Day as a way to show appreciation
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts including pottery and jewelry at a dig site
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%