What do the 7 recycling symbols mean? If you have no idea what those recycling numbers mean, that’s okay. Read on to learn how to decode each recycling symbol so you can better understand what ...

Knowing your symbols makes it easier to reuse and recycle. Groups 1, 2, and 5 are easy to recycle curbside, but groups 4, 6, and 7 are more difficult.

The difficulty of recycling plastic can make the chasing-arrows symbol near meaningless, with environmental groups calling plastic recycling a “false solution.” ...

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 ...

Research shows most Australians believe they are good recyclers – but they’re often wrong. Here’s how to avoid common ...

Many plastics, especially those numbered from 3 to 7, “are not financially viable to recycle.” Anderson agreed that the symbol he created was not meant to be used that way.

Regulators have taken notice. At the national level, the Federal Trade Commission is preparing an update to its “Green Guides” for the use of sustainability labels, including the recycling symbol.