Recycling marks
Recycling, sorting and material identification marks on packaging, such as the Mobius loop, plastic resin codes and the Triman.
- Green Dot (Der Grüne Punkt)Recycling marksGreen Dot (Der Grüne Punkt)The Green Dot does not mean the packaging is recyclable or will be recycled. It shows that the producer has paid a financial contribution to a national packaging recovery organisation for this packaging. It is widely used across Europe.On Recycling marks
Mobius loopRecycling marksMobius loopThe item or its packaging is capable of being recycled. It does not promise that your local collection accepts it, so check what your council or local scheme collects before putting it in the recycling bin.On Recycling marks
Mobius loop with percentageRecycling marksMobius loop with percentageThe figure in the middle of the loop says what share of the packaging is made from recycled material, for example 50% means half. Like the plain loop, it does not guarantee the item is collected for recycling where you live.On Recycling marks
Plastic resin code 1 (PET)Recycling marksPlastic resin code 1 (PET)Resin identification code 1: the item is made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The number inside the chasing-arrows triangle identifies the type of plastic so that it can be sorted; it does not by itself mean the item is recyclable or collected where you live. It is the most common plastic collected at the kerbside, used for example for clear food containers and cups; most household recycling collections pick it up. In the EU packaging material identification system the same number stands for the same plastic. Check your local collection rules.On Recycling marks
Plastic resin code 2 (HDPE)Recycling marksPlastic resin code 2 (HDPE)Resin identification code 2: the item is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The number inside the chasing-arrows triangle identifies the type of plastic so that it can be sorted; it does not by itself mean the item is recyclable or collected where you live. Most household recycling collections pick it up. In the EU packaging material identification system the same number stands for the same plastic. Check your local collection rules.On Recycling marks
Plastic resin code 3 (PVC)Recycling marksPlastic resin code 3 (PVC)Resin identification code 3: the item is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The number inside the chasing-arrows triangle identifies the type of plastic so that it can be sorted; it does not by itself mean the item is recyclable or collected where you live. Some labels show the letter V instead of PVC under the triangle. In the EU packaging material identification system the same number stands for the same plastic. Check your local collection rules.On Recycling marks
Plastic resin code 4 (LDPE)Recycling marksPlastic resin code 4 (LDPE)Resin identification code 4: the item is made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE). The number inside the chasing-arrows triangle identifies the type of plastic so that it can be sorted; it does not by itself mean the item is recyclable or collected where you live. In the EU packaging material identification system the same number stands for the same plastic. Check your local collection rules.On Recycling marks
Plastic resin code 5 (PP)Recycling marksPlastic resin code 5 (PP)Resin identification code 5: the item is made of polypropylene (PP). The number inside the chasing-arrows triangle identifies the type of plastic so that it can be sorted; it does not by itself mean the item is recyclable or collected where you live. It is often used for microwavable food containers. In the EU packaging material identification system the same number stands for the same plastic. Check your local collection rules.On Recycling marks
Plastic resin code 6 (PS)Recycling marksPlastic resin code 6 (PS)Resin identification code 6: the item is made of polystyrene (PS), including foamed polystyrene. The number inside the chasing-arrows triangle identifies the type of plastic so that it can be sorted; it does not by itself mean the item is recyclable or collected where you live. In the EU packaging material identification system the same number stands for the same plastic. Check your local collection rules.On Recycling marks
Plastic resin code 7 (OTHER)Recycling marksPlastic resin code 7 (OTHER)Resin identification code 7: the item is made of other plastics. The number inside the chasing-arrows triangle identifies the type of plastic so that it can be sorted; it does not by itself mean the item is recyclable or collected where you live. Check your local collection rules.On Recycling marks- Recyclable aluminium (alu)Recycling marksRecyclable aluminium (alu)The item, for example a drinks can or a deodorant aerosol, is made of aluminium that can be recycled again and again. Check your local collection rules.On Recycling marks
- TidymanRecycling marksTidymanNot a recycling symbol. It reminds you to dispose of the packaging properly and not drop it as litter. In the UK it is a trademark of Keep Britain Tidy, and brands pay a fee to use it on their packaging.On Recycling marks
TrimanRecycling marksTrimanFrench sorting logo. It tells consumers in France that the product or its packaging is covered by a sorting rule and must not go into the general household waste bin; it has to be sorted or taken to a collection point such as a recycling bin, a shop take-back point or a waste centre. Since 2022 it is shown together with the Info-tri panel, which says how and where each part should be sorted. The obligation is being phased in product group by product group.On Recycling marks