A coffee shop started offering "bring your own mug" discounts to reduce disposable waste

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysA new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areasA tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items

Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests

Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseA startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

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• ·Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedar
• ·A local business association organized a workshop for small business owners on marketing
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor received five nominations at a major film awards ceremony
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywords
• ·School organizes field trip to science museum for middle school students
• ·A city promoted local businesses
• ·A social media platform added a feature to limit screen time for users under 18
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30% in five years
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in store
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless veterans find housing
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote tourism in rural areas