household
In this section we've included some hints and tips for managing your household rubbish. You can find out how to minimise the effect that you have on the environment and how to make your household more environmentally friendly.
introduction
why do we recycle?
what can you do?
waste diary PDF
composting
recycling tips
recycling tips
labels on packaging
packaging labels
international labels
recycled products
top 10 ways to...
reuse plastic bags
save money recycling
a green Halloween

general labels

Here are some examples of common labels found on packaging:


Mobius Loop
This is capable of being recycled.


mobius loop

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Mobius loop with percentage
This contains x% of recycled material.

recycling symbol showing percentage of recycled packaging

Use of this symbol is voluntary. Some goods contain recycled materials but do not carry this symbol. Recycled content does not mean it is necessarily better for the environment and it is often inappropriate, particularly for packaging used for food, toiletries and cosmetics.

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Tidyman
Dispose of this carefully and thoughtfully. Do not litter.


Keep Britain Tidy symbol

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