A luxury hotel chain decided to replace all single-use plastic bottles with glass containers

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy 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 residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehiclesA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·Geologists predict increased seismic activity in volcanic region over next year
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·The city council discussed ways to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·Researchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members get weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·A new high-speed rail line opened connecting three major cities and cutting travel time by half
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses solar power
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck that featured dishes from 25 different cultures
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help riders recover lost items