material specific labels
Numerous labels appear on packaging to advise consumers and promote environmental claims. To ensure these claims are accurate, a set of international standards have been developed known as the Green Claims Code, and is issued by the British Standards Institute.
Here are some examples of common labels found on packaging:
United Kingdom Cartridge Recycling Association
This symbol indicates that certain environmental criteria for toner cartridge recycling have been met.
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.
Glass
Please put this in a bottle bank.
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Metals
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Recyclable steel |
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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.
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
This identifies the type of plastic.
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Polyethylene Terepthalate |
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Polypropylene |
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High Density Polyethylene |
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Polystyrene |
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PVC |
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All other resins and multi-materials |
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Low Density Polyethylene |
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Wood
The FSC logo identifies products which contain wood from well managed forests independently certified in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council A.C.
FSC Trademark 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C.
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