General recycling symbols

European Ecolabel
Europe-wide award given to non-food products which minimise impact on the environment.

Green Dot
The Green Dot symbol indicates that a contribution has been made to an authorised packaging recovery scheme. This is used in EU countries, but not in the UK. Permission to use the trademark is obtainable under licence for export purposes.

Mobius
Indicates that a product, or part of a product, is recyclable.

Mobius with percentage
This is used on products that are made from a percentage of recycled fibre. The percentage by weight appears either in the centre of the loop or below it.

Nordic swan
This is used on products that have had their manufacturing process assessed for impact on the environment. This label is concerned with impact to the environment during manufacture rather than recycled content and the selection of raw materials.

Tidyman
Do not litter – dispose of with care.