A clothing brand started a take back program where customers can return old clothes for store credit

A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading timesA grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables

A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildingsA hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottlesA musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people

A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classroomsA study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels

A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon

A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stationsA hotel offered "staycation packages" with discounts for residents of the surrounding area

A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stationsA construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks

A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxietyA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

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• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 115 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic foreign films with English subtitles
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 32% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·A major airline offered special deals for travelers booking trips in advance
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on traditional regional dishes
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 58% more efficient than current models
• ·A social media platform added a feature to limit screen time for users under 18
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find jobs and permanent housing