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
labels on packaging
material specific
general labels
international labels
recycled products
top 10 ways to...
Easter recycling!


international labels

Here are some examples of common labels found on packaging:

Green Dot www.green-dot.org.uk
The Green Dot is a symbol used on packaging in many European countries. It signifies that the producer of the packaging has made a contribution towards the recycling of packaging - however we do not use this system in the UK.

The Green Dot is not used as a compliance mark in the UK, but it is still a trademark. Anyone who produces packaging with a Green Dot, which is then sold in the UK, must pay a UK licence fee through Valpak Ltd.

Please be aware the Green Dot does NOT mean that the packaging can be recycled.

The Green Dot packaging label

Germany Blue Angel

Canada Environmental choice

Denmark, Sweden & Norway Nordic Swan

Europe European Ecolabel

Japan Eco Mark

Korea Kela

New Zealand Environmental choice

Sweden SSNC

Thailand Thai Green Label

USA Green Seal

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