Editor’s note: This is the first in a multi-part series about waste disposal in the Modesto area. The city of Modesto has guidelines on how residents should dump and sort garbage. What should you do ...

Editor’s note: This is the second in a multi-part series about waste disposal in the Modesto area. In Modesto, managing your garbage isn’t as simple as tossing it out. The city has strict rules for ...

Recycling has never been easier, especially now that most of the city has big rolling cans and there's no need to separate most materials. But there's still a need for space to store those recyclables ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Whether it's composting the scraps from last night's dinner or reusing household items around the garden, recycling is an essential part of making your garden more sustainable. On the other hand, ...