Bouquets and Orchids from Throwaway Spray Can

Animal Craft from Tires

Bear

Turtle

Frogs

Recycling Symbols Explained

These symbols are a guide to how widely different packaging items are recycled, however you should always follow the advice of your local authority. 

The Green Dot

The Green Dot does NOT necessarily mean that the packaging can be recycled. It is a symbol used on packaging in many European countries and signifies that the producer has made a contribution towards the recycling of packaging.

Plastics

Identifies the type of plastic: PET and HDPE bottles are recycled by the majority of local authorities.

Glass

Please dispose of glass bottles and jars in a bottle bank (but remember to separate colours) or use your glass kerbside collection if you have one.

Recyclable Aluminium

Can be placed in an aluminium recycling facility.

Recyclable Steel

Can be placed in a steel recycling facility.

CD Recycling

 Some companies are now encouraging the recycling of CD's and DVD's.

Mobius Loop

Indicates that an object is capable of being recycled - not that the object has been recycled.

Mobius Loop with percentage

Shows the percentage of recycled material contained in the product.

Paper

To be given the National Association of Paper Merchants mark, paper or board must be made from a minimum of 75% genuine waste paper and / or board fibre, no part of which should contain mill produced waste fibre.

Other labels

Other labels you might see on packaging include: 

Wood

The Forest Stewardship Council logo identifies products which contain wood from well managed forests independently certified in accordance with the rules of the FSC A.C.

Tidyman

Dispose of this carefully and thoughtfully. Do not litter. This doesn’t relate to recycling, but is a reminder to be a good citizen, disposing of the item in the most appropriate manner.

Recycled Computer Keyboard

Keyboard Bags

Necklace "geek"

Bench

Picture Frame

Pencil Holders

Purse

Keyboard Geek Wear

Tree Ornaments

Recycling Batteries

Lamp Battery Stand

Battery Chess Set

Batteries Blossom a Piece for Your Mantle

The Dead Star. An art piece by Michel de Broin and currently on display at the Eyebeam Center for Art and Technology in New York. While this glued mass of recycled batteries does look like it's about to explode, it also looks a lot like a chia pet. What do you think?

Recycling Defective Cars into Creative Ideas

Turn into a BBQ Grill

Office Table

Mercedes Bed

Bed Carwash Ambiance

Office Desk

Car Sala