A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences.

A tech startup created an app that helps users track their food waste at homeLocal schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability

A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean regionWeather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areasA hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste

The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectorsA historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s

Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats

A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customersA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospitalA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

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• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·A new study revealed that exercising for 30 minutes a day increases energy levels by 25%
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production
• ·The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas