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These are some of the symbols you may see on goods you buy. They can help you choose the best recycling option.

Glass


Please put this in a bottle bank.
Aluminium


Recyclable aluminium
Steel


Recyclable steel
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
This identifies the type of plastic.

Polyethylene
Terepthalate
High Density Polyethylene
PVC
Low Density Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
All other resins and multi-materials

 
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