Step-by-step guide to cutting your polypropylene sheet
Working with industrial plastics can be intimidating without proper training and direction. You should always familiarize yourself with the raw materials before beginning any project,...
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Acrylic paints: Why they’re a favorite among artists
Acrylic paints have become one of the most popular painting mediums for artists of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner exploring your creativity...
Volunteers tackle plastic waste at Moonlight Beach cleanup
ENCINITAS — State, federal and local leaders, along with around 100 volunteers, gathered at Moonlight Beach on Saturday for a beach cleanup centered on proposed...
Oceanside Styrofoam ban goes into effect next summer
OCEANSIDE — Moving forward with a ban on single-use plastics and polystyrene foam passed earlier this year, the City Council has approved an ordinance outlining...
San Marcos Unified exempt from citywide plastics ban
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District food service program is exempt from a recent city ordinance banning single-use plastic utensils and containers...
San Marcos councilmember leads citywide cleanup, food drive
SAN MARCOS — San Marcos Councilmember Randy Walton led a citywide cleanup and food drive on Saturday to raise awareness about the damaging effects of...
Council begins consideration of single-use plastics ban
SAN MARCOS — At its Dec. 10 meeting, City Council voted 5-0 to begin consideration of a single-use plastics ban ordinance, giving the nod to...
Earth Day showcases Plastic Swear Challenge, cleanups
April is a month dedicated to Earth, thus eco-conscious groups and individuals use the opportunity to promote sustainable living....