A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·A charity organization provided disaster relief to communities affected by earthquakes
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados daily can improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol
• ·Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniors
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes