{"id":7463,"date":"2023-01-13T13:49:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T12:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interzero.si\/meaning-of-waste-product-labels\/"},"modified":"2023-05-31T15:19:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T13:19:40","slug":"meaning-of-waste-product-labels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/interzero.si\/en\/our-services\/information-for-end-users\/meaning-of-waste-product-labels\/","title":{"rendered":"Meaning of waste product labels"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Meaning of waste product labels<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Meaning of the labels on the packaging<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_icon icon_image=”4798″ media_size=”200×200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”124626″]The Mobius loop appears in various forms and means that a product or packaging can be recycled or indicates a product that is already made from recycled materials. Each link represents a part of the recycling chain: collecting, converting into a new product and buying the recycled product.[\/vc_icon][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_icon icon_image=”4797″ media_size=”200×200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”171324″]The circle symbol is used for packaging that is made partly or entirely of recycled material. The percentage is indicated in the code.[\/vc_icon][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_icon icon_image=”4796″ media_size=”200×200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”860007″]The arrows indicate that the product is intended for multiple uses, such as returnable bottles.[\/vc_icon][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_icon icon_image=”4794″ media_size=”200×200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”540483″]The sign indicates that the product must be disposed of separately. It occurs mainly on electrical and electronic equipment.[\/vc_icon][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_icon icon_image=”4793″ media_size=”200×200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”878422″]The sign reminds you to dispose of the packaging in a suitable place.[\/vc_icon][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_icon icon_image=”4791″ media_size=”200×200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”139823″]A Mobius loop with a number and an abbreviation indicates a specific type of packaging material. The codes and abbreviations are laid down by law in Decision 97\/129\/EC.[\/vc_icon][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_icon icon_image=”4792″ media_size=”200×200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”160235″]The European Union awards the EU Ecolabel to products that reduce negative environmental impacts, contribute to the efficient use of energy resources and a high level of environmental protection, and add value for the final consumer by virtue of their environmental credentials. The criteria for the award of the European Daisy were set by the European Commission in cooperation with various stakeholders.[\/vc_icon][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_icon icon_image=”5580″ media_size=”200×200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”970599″]Packaging that has been assessed by Interzero through advanced laboratory analysis as being good recyclable can be labelled “Made for Recycling”.<\/p>\n

Read more about assessing recyclability here.<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_icon][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_icon icon_image=”5583″ media_size=”200×200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”149078″]The Check for Recycling label means that Interzero has used its software tool to check the packaging and mark it as good recyclable.<\/p>\n

Read more about recyclability testing here.<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_icon][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”143223″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Material<\/td>\nAbbreviation<\/td>\nNumbering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Polyethylene terephthalate<\/td>\nPET<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High-density polyethylene<\/td>\nHDPE<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Polyvinyl chloride<\/td>\nPVC<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low-density polyethylene<\/td>\nLDPE<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Polypropylene<\/td>\nPP<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Polystyrene<\/td>\nPS<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corrugated cardboard<\/td>\nPAP<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Uncoated cardboard<\/td>\nPAP<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper<\/td>\nPAP<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steel<\/td>\nFE<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aluminium<\/td>\nALU<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wood<\/td>\nFOR<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cotton<\/td>\nTEX<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colourless glass<\/td>\nGL<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brown glass<\/td>\nGL<\/td>\n72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper and cardboard\/miscellaneous metals<\/td>\nC\/dominant material<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper and cardboard\/plastics<\/td>\nC\/dominant material<\/td>\n81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper and paperboard\/aluminium<\/td>\nC\/dominant material<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper and cardboard\/plastic\/aluminium<\/td>\nC\/dominant material<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Meaning of labels on EE equipment and batteries<\/h2>\n

The crossed-out container symbol means that electronic devices and batteries must not be disposed of<\/p>\n

as mixed municipal waste and collected separately.<\/p>\n

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