Recycling SymbolsPlastic Recycling SymbolsOther Logos
Recycle NowLogo aims to encourage recycling.
Three Recycle-Now Packaging Logos
indicating which parts of the packaging can be recycled
Mobius Loopshows that the item can be recycled where correct facilities exist.
Mobius Loop with x%.This item contains x% of recycled material and can be recycled where correct facilities exist.
The Crossed Out Wheelie Bin Symbol Adopted by the European Council to represent waste electrical and electronic equipment, shows that a product can be recycled separately from other household waste under the WEEE directive.
The Crossed Out Wheelie Bin with BarThe black line indicated that goods were placed on the market after 2005, however the black line under the wheely bin was dropped from the symbol in 2012
The RESY SystemThis symbol guarantees that packaging with this symbol is recyclable and will be accepted by cardboard recyclers
Glass recycle Please put this recyclable glass container in a bottle bank.
AluminiumThis product (usually a drinks can) is made from recyclable aluminium.
SteelRecyclable steel, can be placed in a steel recycling facility.
CompostableShows that the material is compostable.
United Kingdom Cartridge Recycling AssociationThis symbol indicates that certain environmental criteria for toner cartridge recycling have been met.
Tetra-PakFound on TetraPak cartons that can be recycled either with your main recycling collections or at local authority recycling banks. Check your local authority for information.
ElopakFound on Elopak cartons that can be recycled either kerbside or at local authority recycling banks. Check your local authority for information.
SIG CombiblocFound on beverage cartons that can be recycled either kerbside or at local authority recycling banks. Check your local authority for information.
PET / PETE (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Usually clear or green, sinks in water, rigid. Barrier to gas and moisture
HDPE (High density polyethylene)
Semi rigid, sinks in water. Resistance to moisture, permeability to gas.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Semi rigid, glossy, sinks in water.
LDPE (Low density polyethylene)
Flexible, not crinkly. Ease of processing, Ease of sealing, barrier to moisture.
PP (Polypropylene)
Semi rigid, low gloss, resistance to heat, chemicals, greese and oil, versatile barrier to moisture
PS (Polystyrene)
Often brittle, glossy. easily formed.
O (Other-often Polycarbonate, acrylic, ABS, mixed / multi layer plastic.)
Dependent on polymers or combination
These logos are commonly found but do not necessarily mean that the product can be recycled
TidymanDo not litter. A familiar addition to the packaging of many everyday items, this symbol simply suggests that the bearer should dispose of this carefully and thoughtfully.
FSC LogoMade from wood from sustainable forests.
Green DotThe Green Dot logo can be misleading. In participating countries the Green Dot indicates that the manufacturer is funding a recycling program for products with this label. The UK is not a participating country.
NAPM ApprovedSignifies that the product is manufactured from 100% recycled paper
EU EcolabelAn EU-wide award for non-food products that minimise impacts on the environment – detergents that are less harmful to rivers, lakes and oceans, for example.
Use-by for CosmeticsThis is not a recycling symbol but is commonly found on cosmetics. The number indicates the life of the product once opened in months “m” or years “y”
