The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adultsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers

Marine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefsSchool newsletter shares student artwork and poetry

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• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief
• ·A local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts as a snack can help with weight management
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·The national railway service announced it would be upgrading its trains to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental science
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major roadways