Study finds recycling symbols largely recognizable A survey in the United Kingdom found that recycling-related symbols placed on packaging are understood by most household consumers.

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

The use of the recycling symbol—the familiar three chasing arrows—constitutes a misrepresentation of claims, says the EPA.

The EPA is joining with environmental groups to ditch the circular arrow symbol so consumers are more aware of what plastics can truly be recycled.

Paper recycling symbols indicate that the type of paper used to make a product is fit for recycling. PAP20 is for corrugated fiberboard or cardboard. PAP21 is for fiberboard found in cereal and snack ...

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 ...

How the recycling symbol lost its meaning Corporations sold Americans on the chasing arrows — while stripping the logo of its worth.

The agency wants to stop using the “chasing arrows” logo on plastics that can’t be recycled. The man who designed it more than 50 years ago agrees that the symbol has been misused.

News Weird News Beauty People are only just discovering what recycling symbol on make-up actually means Make-up is a massive contributor to waste as products often come in plastic containers but ...

Consumers have long treated the chasing-arrows logo, designed by a UCLA student in 1970, as an indication an item can be recycled. That isn't always the case.