Recycling symbols

These are some of the symbols you may see on product packaging in the UK. It is not a legal requirement for companies to use these symbols but it is widely believed that it makes good business sense to promote the recycling of packaging waste.

Recycle recycle Symbol

These are some of the symbols you may see on product packaging in the UK.

It is not a legal requirement for companies to use these symbols but it is widely believed that it makes good business sense to promote the recycling of packaging waste.
Don't Litter This symbol is represents and instruction to dispose of this carefully and thoughtfully. Do not litter.
Recycle Glass Recyclable Glass This symbol indicates recyclable Glass which can be put into a bottle bank.
Recycle Aluminium Recyclable Aluminium Most beverage cans are made from aluminium and can be recycled.
Recycle Steel Recyclable Steel Most food cans are made from steel and can be recycled.
Rec 1 PET
Polyethylene terephthalate		 Fizzy drink bottles and oven-ready meal trays.
HDPE HDPE
High-density polyethylene		 Bottles for milk and washing-up liquids.
V PVC
Polyvinyl Chloride		 Food trays, cling film, bottles for squash, mineral water and
shampoo.
LDPE LDPE
Low density polyethylene		 Carrier bags and bin liners.
PP PP
Polypropylene		 Margarine tubs, microwaveable meal trays
PS PS
Polystyrene		 Yoghurt pots, foam meat or fish trays, hamburger boxes and egg cartons, vending cups, plastic cutlery, protective packaging for electronic goods and toys.
OTHER OTHER
 Any other plastics that do not fall into any of the above categories. - An example is melamine, which is often used in plastic plates and cups.