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This recycling symbol is very similar to the electrical items recycling
symbol, but does not have a bar at the bottom of the crossed out wheelie
bin. This symbol will be used to support the Battery Directive which
is due to become part of UK law in 2008.
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electronics |
The Crossed Out Wheelie Bin Symbol
Electrical and Electronic Equipment that was made after 13th August
2005 should display this symbol on the packaging or product. Either
send the product to be repaired and reused or use the
bank locator to find where it can be recycled.
Visit the electrical
recycling section for more details.
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United Kingdom Cartridge
Recycling Association
This symbol indicates that certain environmental criteria for toner
cartridge recycling have been met.
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energy |
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Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency is a Government backed initiative run by the
Energy Saving Trust
aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of energy efficient products
and services that will save you money, energy and help the environment.
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glass |
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There are recycling facilities
across the UK for glass. To find your nearest recycling sites please
visit the
bank locator.
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metals |
Aluminium
There are recycling facilities across the UK for aluminium. To find
your nearest recycling sites please visit the
bank locator. |
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Steel
There are recycling facilities across the UK for steel. To find your
nearest recycling sites please visit the
bank locator. |
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paper |
National Association of Paper Merchants
To be given this 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. |
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The RESY System
This is a German system providing a facility for reclaiming and recycling
used paper and corrugated board shipping containers. |
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plastics |
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The symbols below can be used to identify the different types of plastic.
Most of the plastic recycling facilities in the UK will accept PET and
HDPE bottles.
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PET
Polyethylene Terepthalate
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PP
Polypropylene
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HDPE
High Density Polyethylene
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PS
Polystyrene
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Polyvinyl Chloride
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Other
All other resins and multi-materials
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LDPE
Low Density Polyethylene
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For more details on plastic recycling and
to download our plastic identification chart please
click here
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wood |
The Forest Stewardship Council
The FSC logo identifies products which contain wood from sustainably
managed forests independently certified in accordance with the rules
of the Forest Stewardship Council A.C.
Please visit the FSC website
for further details on sustainable wood and the logo:
www.fsc-uk.org
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FSC Trademark 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C.
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general labels |
Mobius Loop
This material is capable of being recycled. However,
please be aware that this symbol does not necessarily mean that the
material can be recycled in the UK. |
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Mobius Loop with percentage
This contains x% of recycled material. Use of this symbol is voluntary.
Some goods contain recycled materials but do not carry this symbol.
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Tidyman symbol
Dispose of this carefully and thoughtfully. Do not litter. |
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is NOT a recycling
symbol. It is actually a trademark. 
