Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school

A school district started a "green club" where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprintA photographer collaborated with a local historical society to document the restoration of a historic building

A hotel started offering "pet-friendly packages" that include beds, bowls, and treats for guests’ petsA musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center, reducing waste by 50%

A study found that regular social interaction can improve cognitive function in older adultsA small business owner started a blog to share tips and advice related to their industry

A city launched a "recycling reward program" where residents earn points for recycling that can be redeemed for local discounts

A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficientlyLocal businesses supported a program to train young people for jobs

A tech company announced a partnership with a healthcare providerThe government invested in new technology for public schools

A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lakeStudents participated in a debate competition on environmental issues

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• ·A farm began selling honey from its own beehives to local stores and farmers markets
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A new study found that spending 30 minutes outdoors each day can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of anxiety.
• ·A research team developed a new method to purify water more efficiently
• ·A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air quality
• ·A charity collected donations of stuffed animals for children in hospitals
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their products
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail