A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its products

A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goalsA community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media

A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests

A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from criticsA fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake

A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500000 times in a monthA community organized a "neighborhood potluck" with dishes from 30 different cultures

A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weeklyA photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month

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• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·A software company offered a 30-day free trial of its program to attract new customers
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·Retail chain expands curbside pickup service to 500 more stores nationwide
• ·University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·A popular restaurant chain said it will expand to 50 new locations nationwide by the end of 2024
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·Scientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy