Published: April 01. 2010 2:00AM

The whole idea of recycling is becoming a part of our daily lives, a positive result of the determined efforts of some really smart people with an eye toward the future. Now that we've got that part of environmentally friendly thinking established, a few suggestions on additional habits we could adopt seems like a good idea. Our contributors are nothing if not forward thinking, so we asked them to tell us — “What's your favorite recycling habit?”

Stephanie Morgan, Contributing Writer

“Learn what the city recycles. I recently discovered that batteries, CDs, eyeglasses and greeting cards can all be taken to the recycling center.”

Sybil Davis, Etiquette Contributor

“I save empty egg cartons and give them away to my friends who raise chickens — hopefully they will return them to me full of wonderful eggs.”

Janet Poleski, Food Contributor

“Just remember to always bring your bags to the store by keeping them in your car at all times. As soon as I unload, I put them back in.”

Renata Parker, Destinations and Dining Out Contributor

“A little black dress will take you anywhere.”

Dan Byers, Automotive Contributor

“Cut back on bottled water. Greenville has one of the best watersheds in the U.S., and drinking tap water instead of bottled water reduces waste and cost.”

Josh Norris, Photographer

“Stop using paper products and save a lot of trees. Then take an afternoon off and spend some time under one of them with someone you love.”

Ashley Warlick, Book Reviewer

“How hard is it to rinse some cans and put them in a separate box?”

Kondria Woods, Contributing Writer

“Bring your own bags on every outing to any store.”

Leslie Provence, Social Contributor

“Let my fingers do the walking and make a few calls first to track things down rather than drive from place to place.

Stephanie Trotter, Contributing Writer

“I love sharing magazines with friends. Once you read this copy of TALK, pass it along to others.”

Danny Baker, Wine Contributor

"Take reusable bags to the grocery store"