A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups

Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

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• ·A new survey found that 70% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability.
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current models
• ·Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·Researchers found that eating one serving of leafy greens daily lowers the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·A tech company donated software to local non profit organizations
• ·A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family income
• ·A scientist developed a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A school district added after-school programs
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based protein
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award