A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study 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 residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA 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 companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping indoor plants healthy
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·A major oil company announced it would be investing $10 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years.
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·A hospital started a pain management program for patients with chronic conditions
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column highlighting local environmental initiatives
• ·A local community organized a cultural diversity festival with international music dance and food
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam
• ·Camping store sells eco friendly camping gear made from sustainable materials
• ·A major airline added new flight routes to several European cities
• ·Study finds that working in teams increases creativity in workplace projects
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness