What symbols mean you can recycle?

The three green arrows going in a triangle simply means that it’s capable of being recycled. Sometimes, the symbol will come with a percentage in the middle, signifying how much of it has been made from recycled materials. Three arrows in a triangle means that the item is capable of being recycled.

What does the Mobius loop symbol mean?

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The Mobius loop is the unfamiliar name of a very familiar symbol: a triangle composed of three arrows looping back on themselves in clockwise direction. This symbol indicates that a product can be recycled, but not necessarily that it has been itself produced from recycled materials.

What is a ARL on packaging?

The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Program is an on-pack labelling scheme that is helping consumers to recycle correctly and supporting brand owners to design packaging that is recyclable at end-of-life.

How do you know if a package is recyclable?

Recyclable plastic usually comes with a little recycling symbol printed on the bottom and depending on the product, there might be a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 stamped in the center of the symbol. It’s easy to miss, but this tiny digit is actually pretty important, because it’s an ID.

What do the 3 arrows mean in recycling?

Each of the three arrows can represent one step in a three-step process that forms a closed loop, the recycling loop. The first step represents collection of materials to be recycled. The third step is the actual purchase and use of the products made from the recycled materials. The loop is now complete.

What is the meaning of universal recycling symbol?

In the United States, the familiar three chasing arrows symbol (sometimes called the Möbius loop) is ubiquitously known as the “recycling symbol.” The Federal Trade Commission interprets the symbol as indicating that a package is capable of being recycled in areas where collection facilities for the material exist.

Is ARL mandatory?

If I become an APCO Member, is it mandatory to use the ARL? No. At this time, the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Program is a voluntary program available exclusively to APCO Members, however, as a powerful tool for improving packaging design and labelling for recyclability, it is highly recommended.

What is ARL AU?

The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) has been endorsed by all Australian governments to help make recycling easier. The label provides Australians with easy-to-understand recycling information when you need it most. It makes it easier for you to put the right packaging in the right bin.

What type of packaging is recyclable?

Paper packaging includes cardboard, moulded pulp, corrugated cardboard, tissue paper, white news offcuts, kraft wrapping paper, etc. Some plastics are recyclable.

What packaging can be recycled?

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Food & drink cans – these are widely recycled and can be recycled at home or at your local recycling centre.
Plastic bottles – these are widely recycled and can be recycled at home or at your local recycling centre.
Plastic pots, tubs and trays – check locally.

Where can I put Planet Ark free posters?

The posters can be used by councils, school, workplaces and not for profit organisations for free. Download and print the posters, placing them above or on the bins.

How many cartridges have been recycled by Planet Ark?

Since 2003 the program has recycled over 46 million cartridges, with zero waste to landfill. This is made possible by the great partnership between Planet Ark, our participating manufacturers, retailers and our program recycler, Close the Loop.

Why is Planet Ark so important to Australia?

To ensure recycling is sustainable in Australia, Planet Ark aims to increase trust in recycling and help Australians recycle correctly. Engaging Australians on the importance of closing the recycling loop by buying products made with recycled content is also key to creating a sustainable future.