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

A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or moreA fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly

A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teensA farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needsA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailersA community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s indigenous history

A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes

A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutiqueHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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• ·Florist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrations
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian artifacts that had been on loan from a foreign museum
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care quality
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief
• ·A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey
• ·A cyclist broke a national record in a long-distance race
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners
• ·A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years