Recycling symbols explained
Ever wondered whether certain packaging can be recycled? We decode symbols commonly found on food products to help you decide whether it belongs in the recycling bin.
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Use our handy infographic to decipher the symbols commonly found on food packaging like plastic bottles, tin cans, film bags and multi-material packaging. For more in-depth information on where and how to recycle, visit the Recycle Now website.
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