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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
Paper and
board sought to be accorded the NAPM Recycled Paper Mark must be manufactured
from a minimum of 50%, 75% genuine recovered fibre. For further information
please visit: www.napm.org.uk
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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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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.
