A luxury hotel chain decided to replace all single-use plastic bottles with glass containers

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehiclesA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homes
• ·Local farmers markets reported record attendance during the summer months
• ·A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current models
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trash
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students
• ·A social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen time