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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• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is more efficient than gasoline
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationals
• ·Experts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·The stock market rose 1.8% after a major pharmaceutical company announced a new drug
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·A software company released a new version of its project management tool with added features
• ·A city hosted a literary festival with readings and workshops from award-winning authors
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain