B3.12 Recycling Symbols
There are many different recycling symbols, which aim to show the consumer that materials can be recycled. The following information explains their meaning.
The following information and symbols are all © WRAP 2009.
The Recycle Mark
This is a call for action, encouraging people to recycle.
The new packaging symbols
“Widely Recycled” means 65% of people have access to recycling facilities for these items.
“Check locally” means 15% – 65% of people have access to recycling facilities for these items.
“Not recycled” means less than 15% of people have access to recycling facilities for these items.
These help to identify how different parts of packaging can be recycled.
The Green Dot
The Green Dot does NOT necessarily mean that the packaging can be recycled. It is a symbol used on packaging in many European countries and signifies that the producer has made a contribution towards the recycling of packaging.
Plastics
Identifies the type of plastic: PET and HDPE bottles are recycled by the majority of local authorities.
Glass
Please dispose of glass bottles and jars in a bottle bank (but remember to separate colours) or use your glass kerbside collection if you have one.
Recyclable Aluminium
Can be placed in an aluminium recycling facility.