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  2. Recycling codes - Wikipedia

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    Recycling codes are used to identify the materials out of which the item is made, to facilitate easier recycling process. The presence on an item of a recycling code, a chasing arrows logo, or a resin code , is not an automatic indicator that a material is recyclable; it is an explanation of what the item is made of.

  3. Recycling symbol - Wikipedia

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    The universal recycling symbol (U+2672 ♲ UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL or U+267B ♻ BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL in Unicode) is a symbol consisting of three chasing arrows folded in a Möbius strip.

  4. Recycling bin - Wikipedia

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    common colors of residential recycling bins are green [16] or blue [15] in the United States. The size of the curbside recycling bin can also vary depending on the county as well, but is usually around 90-96 gallons (340-363 liters).

  5. San Francisco Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance

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    [9] In 1999, San Francisco and Recology rolled out their most recent pilot, a dedicated color-coded cart system called the Fantastic Three. [10] The color-coded cart system was designed to make recycling and composting easy for residents, with each color signifying the type of materials accepted (blue=recycling, green=organics, black=landfill).

  6. Green Dot (symbol) - Wikipedia

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    The Green Dot (German: Der Grüne Punkt) is the financing symbol of a European network of industry-funded systems for recycling the packaging materials of consumer goods. The logo is a trademark protected worldwide—it is not a recycling logo.

  7. Recycling by material - Wikipedia

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    Recycling can be carried out on various raw materials. Recycling is an important part of creating more sustainable economies , reducing the cost and environmental impact of raw materials. Not all materials are easily recycled, and processing recyclable into the correct waste stream requires considerable energy.

  8. Why is the Grinch green? Here's how the Grinch might have ...

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    Here's one theory about how he got his green color. Despite being known as mean and green, Dr. Seuss originally dew the Grinch in black and white. Here's one theory about how he got his green color.

  9. Green waste - Wikipedia

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    Green waste can be collected via municipal curbside collection schemes or through private waste management businesses. Many communities, especially in the United Kingdom, have initiated green waste recycling and collection programs in order to decrease the amount of biodegradable materials in landfills. [1]