A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact

The government launched a campaign to encourage recyclingA tech startup raised $20 million to develop renewable energy tech

Weather experts predicted a mild winter this yearA team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare diseaseThe country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter

A charity organization built a new community centerScientists discovered a new species of insect in the rainforest

The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex

Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationshipsScientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods

The transportation department began repairing potholes on major roads to improve driving conditionsA fashion brand announced it would stop using fur in its clothing lines to promote animal welfare

A hospital launched a new program to help patients quit smoking with counseling and medicationA community organized a charity run to raise money for a local children’s hospital

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