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 construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana Trench
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·Researchers found that certain herbs can help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·Researchers found that adequate sleep can enhance problem-solving skills in adults
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advance
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A community organized a neighborhood garage sale that raised over $3,000 for local schools