A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste

A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adultsThe space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbsArchaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technologyA drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology

A community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residentsA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet owners

A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinksA school district started a mentorship program for new teachers

A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classesA community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

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• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect food waste from homes and turn it into compost
• ·Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features for its users
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that received critical acclaim and is expected to be a box office hit.
• ·A city added 10 new bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion and promote eco-friendly transportation
• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A study showed that 15 minutes of daily meditation reduces stress levels significantly
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after recovering from a long-term injury