Rather, this symbol means that the producer has financially contributed to the recovery and recycling of packaging in some way. It’s also often confused with the mobius loop, so watch out.

It can be hard to know exactly what's OK to throw in those blue recycling bins. So what do those recycling symbols mean you always see on plastic bottles?

As it's Earth Day, an expert has explained the meaning behind 10 recycling symbols that you will find on everyday food and drink items ...

Recycling can be confusing enough as it is. To help, here's what those little numbers in recycling symbols actually mean.

Figuring out what recycling symbols tell us about can and can’t be recycled can feel as if you’re trying to decipher the Da Vinci code. Rosie Paterson decodes nine of the most frequently used symbols.

With our guide, you can identify the symbols that show whether products can be recycled and better target your spending towards the push for recycling.

With our guide, you can identify the symbols that show whether products can be recycled and better target your spending towards the push for recycling.

There are a total of seven resin codes and each number signifies a different category of plastics. But does that mean they can all be recycled?

At least 85% of single-use plastic items don’t get recycled, even if they carry the familiar triangular symbol. A California bill would restrict which plastics can bear the mark.

Environment No, recycling symbols on plastics do not mean an item can always be recycled There are a total of seven resin codes and each number signifies a different category of plastics.