What do all of the recycling symbols mean?

 

Many people get confused when it comes to recycling, what can be recycled, etc. There are recycling symbols on most items now but there are so many so what do they all mean?

The Recycle Mark

The Recycle Mark is a call for action. Please try and recycle whenever possible.
The new packaging symbols

The new packaging symbols feature the Recycle icon. They help to identify how different parts of packaging can be recycled.
The Green Dot

The Green Dot shows that the producer has made a contribution towards the recycling of packaging. It does NOT mean that the packaging can be recycled.
Plastics

Identified the type of plastic. PET and HDPE bottles are recycled by most of local authorities.
Glass

Glass is collected by your local authority.
Recyclable Aluminium

Can be placed in an aluminium recycling facility.
Recyclable Steel

Can be placed in an steel recycling facility.
Mobius Loop

Indicates that an object is capable of being recycled - not that the object has been recycled.
Mobius Loop with percentage

Shows the percentage of recycled material contained in the product.
Paper

To be given the National Association of Paper Merchants mark, paper or board must be made from a minimum of 75% genuine waste paper and / or board fibre, no part of which should contain mill produced waste fibre.
Wood

The Forest Stewardship Council logo identifies products which contain wood from well managed forests independently certified in accordance with the rules of the FSC A.C.
Tidyman

Dispose of this carefully and thoughtfully. Do not litter. This doesn’t relate to recycling, but is a reminder to be a good citizen, disposing of the item in the most appropriate manner.