Study reveals that using reusable containers saves average household $300 yearly

A school started a "theater program" that put on a production of a classic playA photographer collaborated with a local business to create a series of promotional photos

A hotel started offering "complimentary breakfast" for all guestsA musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofitA construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units

A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep fasterA small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs

A city launched a "bike safety program" to teach children how to ride bikes safely

A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current modelsScientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation

The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime matchA local artist painted a series of portraits of community leaders to display in city hall

The government announced plans to build a new airport in a fast-growing city in the southResearchers studied how different diets affect the gut microbiome of young children

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• ·A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment and crops
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·Local authorities launched a polluted river cleanup with volunteers collecting 5 tons of trash
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil
• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1000 new employees in the next year
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new bike sharing program
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year