The "chasing arrows" logo is universally recognized as a sign to recycle, but the Environmental Protection Agency is now saying it's also universally confusing.

Currently, for a product to be considered recyclable, the FTC requires that at least 60% of the company’s customers have access to recycling facilities that can process the item. The EPA also ...

The use of the recycling symbol—the familiar three chasing arrows—constitutes a misrepresentation of claims, says the EPA.

States aim to overhaul plastic recycling One of the most recognized logos around, the recycling symbol, is in line for a major revamp. California recently became the first state to restrict the ...

As the agency struggles to address low recycling rates, it argues updates to the iconic chasing arrows recycling symbol would reduce "consumer confusion." ...

But when you throw a plastic container into the recycle bin, will it automatically have a chance at another life? The VERIFY team digs into what the recycling symbols really mean.

Plastic recycling symbols only tell you what type of plastic an item is made from — not that the item is recyclable. Plastics 1, 2, and 5 are typically recyclable, while 3, 4, 6, and 7 can ...

The PBA also unveiled a new comprehensive at-store recycling toolkit designed to make it easy for stores to recycle plastic bags. API Corporation, Hilex Poly Co. Inc., Inteplast and Superbag ...

Recycling symbol can’t appear on non-recyclable items, California bill says California wants to clear up confusion about which plastics can be recycled.

Environment No, recycling symbols on plastics do not mean an item can always be recycled There are a total of seven resin codes and each number signifies a different category of plastics.