There are a number of recycling symbols that we see on the products we buy. Below are a few of the most commonly found symbols:
Glass
Please put this bottle in the bottle bank
Aluminium
Recyclable aluminium
Mobius Loop
This is capable of being recycled.
Mobius loop with percentage
This contains x% of recycled material. However, use of this symbol is voluntary. Some goods contain recycled materials but do not carry this symbol. Recycled content does not mean it is necessarily better for the environment and it is often inappropriate, particularly for packaging used for food, toiletries and cosmetics.
Green Dot
This shows that a fee has been paid for the recovery of the packaging in some European countries.
Tidyman
Dispose of this carefully and thoughtfully. Do not litter.
Plastics
Polyethylene Terepthalate
High Density Polyethylene
PVC
Low Density Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
All other resins and multi-materials
