The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine

A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nightsA musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fireA software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·The government announced a $350 million fund to support small-scale renewable energy projects
• ·A new survey found that 70% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability.
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·A restaurant started offering vegetarian and vegan tasting menus to showcase plant-based cuisine
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry event
• ·A smartphone company released new accessories
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new convention center to attract more events
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·A charity organization delivered 1,000 meals to elderly residents during a winter storm
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet