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When buying a product, we often read the composition, but rarely - incomprehensible pictograms on the packaging. But they are very diverse, distributed according to purpose and groups of goods - sometimes you can figure it out for more than one hour. In this article, we will try to highlight the main signs on product packages that will help you determine the properties you need and restrictions on the use of the purchased product. We will consider the main signs that provide information about the processing of this material, as well as the environmental friendliness and organic nature of the product. With care for your health, nature and the good in this world! 🙂

SignExplanation
Non-Toxic Material - The product is made of a material (usually plastic) that is non-toxic and may come into contact with food. It is used on plastic (disposable) dishes, kitchen appliances, sometimes on food packaging.
“Throw in the bin” is exactly what should be done with packaging that has such an eco-label. This sign can be accompanied by various signatures: "Keep your country clean!" (Keep your country tidy!), "Thank you" (Gracias), etc.
The sign of the expiration date of the goods after opening the package in months.
Special disposal . Eco-label "Separate collection" is placed on power sources (batteries) and products containing certain hazardous substances (mercury, lead). In order to avoid harm to the environment, it is necessary to separate this object from ordinary waste and dispose of it in the safest possible way - for example, take it to special places for disposal.
EAC ( EurAsian Conformity , "Eurasian Conformity") is a single mark of product circulation on the market of the member states of the Customs Union of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan. This mark confirms that the product meets the minimum requirements of the union.
The CE marking is the only indication of the conformity of certain products to quality requirements within the European Union. The CE mark guarantees that the products manufactured by the manufacturer fully comply with safety requirements for humans and the environment, and also confirms the possibility of free movement of the product throughout the EU.
PCT is a sign of compliance with mandatory certification in Russia (compliance of goods with the GOST standard). It means that the product is certified, meets the established quality standards and a certificate of conformity has been issued for it.
UkrSEPRO certificate , Ukraine. It is similar to the international standard of the ISO 9000 series (quality management), is a sign of conformity to the quality of Ukraine. It happens one-time (for one batch), as well as for mass production for a year, 2 years or 5 years. For certification for 5 years, ISO 9001 is required.
Bad for health sign . It is usually placed on packages of household chemicals, in particular, products for dishwashers. Be extremely careful with this product.
Glass recycling sign.
The Mobius Loop Recycling Mark means that the packaging of a product is partially or completely made from recycled materials or is suitable for further processing. Manufacturers are advised to specify the percentage of "secondary" next to the sign, for example: "Made from 95% recycled cardboard." On German cardboard packaging, you can sometimes also find the following phrase: “If I am folded flat, I will become waste paper. Thank you".
Potentially recyclable plastic - the sign is placed directly on the product. Please note that the presence of a triangle does not guarantee the possibility of recycling - it depends on the material.
So, the triangle can contain a code number indicating the type of plastic: 1. PET or PETE (PET) - polyethylene terphthalate (container for mineral water, soft drinks, oils and fruit juices, clothes, sports shoes, etc.);
2. PEHD or HDPE (HDPE) - high density or low pressure polyethylene (bottles, flasks, semi-rigid packaging for soap, shampoo, waste containers, drain pipes, etc.; considered safe for food use);
3. PVC (PVC) - polyvinyl chloride (container for detergents, oilcloth, pipes, floor profiles, window coverings; dangerous for food use, as it may contain dioxins, mercury, cadmium, bisphenol A).
It is this plastic that is practically not recyclable; 4. LDPE or PELD (LDPE) - low density polyethylene, high pressure polyethylene (tarpaulins, garbage bags, bags, tiles, cushioning material, etc.; safe for food use);
5. PP (PP) - polypropylene (used in the automotive industry for equipment and bumpers, as well as for toys, disposable tableware, toothbrushes, etc.; safe for food use);
6. PS (PS) - polystyrene (building insulation boards, food packaging, cutlery and cups, CD boxes, cling film and foam materials, toys, pens, etc.; the material is potentially hazardous, especially in case of combustion, because it contains styrene );
7. OTHER or O - other types of plastic (mainly polycarbonate - may contain bisphenol A dangerous to humans; used to make solid transparent products, such as, for example, baby feeding horns).
Made from aluminium , which is recyclable.
Sign of processing of cellulose products :
20 - cardboard;
21 - other paper: magazines, mail, packaging from under flour, sugar, etc .;
22 - paper;
23 - printing cardboard: postcards, book covers, etc.
Glass recycling sign :
70 - colorless glass;
71 - green glass;
72 - brown glass;
73 - bottle glass (dark brown, Dark Sort Glass);
74 - bottle glass (light brown, Light Sort Glass);
75 - glass with a low content of lead: used in modern televisions and electronic devices;
76 - crystal;
77 - copper-coated glass: electronics, watches;
78 - glass covered with silver: mirror, serving utensils;
79 - gilded glass: serving utensils.
The sign for the processing of combined or composite materials looks similar (80-99).
Composite materials are technically recyclable, but the process is very difficult (and therefore expensive) due to their heterogeneous structure. 81 - paper + plastic (PapPet): pet food bags, ice cream containers, disposable plates, etc.;
82 - paper / fibreboard + aluminum;
83 - paper / fibreboard + tin;
84 - paper / cardboard + plastic + aluminum (C / PAP, PapAl): containers for liquids, packaging for juice, gum wrappers, Tetra Brik;
85 - paper / fibreboard + plastic + aluminum + tin;
87 - biodegradable plastic: laminate material, bookmarks, business cards, flyers / leaflets;
90 - plastic + aluminum: tubes for toothpaste;
91 - plastic + tin;
92 - plastic + different metals;
95 - glass + plastic;
96 - glass + aluminum;
97 - glass + tin;
98 - plastic + different metals.
Leaf of Life , Russia. It means that the manufacturer has voluntarily passed the environmental certification procedure on its own initiative.
Eco Test Plus , Russia. The system was developed in 2004 and serves to evaluate end products (the first level of certification), such as water packaged in containers, perfumes and cosmetics, oral hygiene products, light industry products (clothes, fabrics, shoes, leather and fur products). , toys), dishes, containers, packaging, woodworking products, furniture. Green certified products are free from GMOs, pesticides, herbicides, pesticides, artificial fertilizers, artificial preservatives, colors and flavors.
Sign "Environmentally friendly product" , Russia. The marking uses the "Quality Mark of the 21st Century", which contributes to the formation of the domestic market for natural and environmentally friendly products of the highest quality, as well as the introduction of technologies for the production of such products.
Mark of conformity of the Environmental Certification System (ROSS RU.001.01.ETOO) . Some objects are subject to mandatory certification, some - voluntary. The certification body is the International Environment Facility (IEF). Operates in Russia since 1996.
The Green Dot sign (German Der Grune Punkt ) is placed on products whose manufacturer has paid a fee for recycling and disposal under the Dual System (DSD). Introduced in Germany in 1991. Only valid in European countries.
Mark of conformity with organic standards of the European Union.
Ecolabel of the European Union . Introduced since 2001 as a unified eco-labeling of goods. Awarded to products and manufacturers that meet the requirements of environmental standards (non-polluting the environment during production and disposal, the absence of harmful substances, etc.).
Blue Angel ("Blue Angel") , Germany. It is the world's first and oldest environmental label for goods and services. It was established in 1977. It is focused on the maximum reduction of the harmful impact on the environment and the production of products that meet the environmental criteria, which are updated every 2-6 years.
Green Seal is an independent environmental consumer organization that awards a "Green Seal of Approval" to products that produce, operate and dispose of significantly less environmental damage than other similar products.
"Scandinavian Swan" - compliance with Scandinavian environmental regulations. Since 1999, this eco-label has guaranteed that a product or service meets extremely high environmental standards that take into account life cycle, negative impacts, quality, compliance.
"Huwa Suomesta" . The swan is a symbol of Finland, since ancient times this bird has been considered a symbol of purity and purity, it was protected and even forbidden to hunt it. The swan mark on the packaging confirms that the product is made in Finland and is of high quality. In the production of such products, at least 75% of environmentally friendly Finnish raw materials must be used, and for dairy, meat and fish products - 100%. Currently, this mark is used by 230 enterprises for 8,000 items of goods.
A separate group of signs on household appliances, aerosol preparations and other materials: “Ozone-safe”, “Does not contain freon”, CFC Free . Products do not contain substances that destroy the ozone layer of the earth. Currently, most manufacturers have abandoned the use of freons (chlorofluorocarbons) as refrigerants, since they adversely affect the ozone layer of our planet.
Information about the naturalness of products (raw materials) of organic origin , grown without the use of chemicals, produced without dyes and artificial food additives.
The sign indicates that the products do not contain transgenes (GMOs).
Vegan sign , UK. Means that there are no components of animal origin . The certificate belongs to the Vegan Society, a vegan charity that promotes and supports the vegan lifestyle.
"Ethical" cosmetics are marked with signs "Not tested on animals" ( Not tested on animals ), "Animal friendly" ( Friendly to animals ), "Cruelty free" ( No cruelty ) with the image of a rabbit. In 1998, the British Union (BUAV) approved the Standard for Ethical Cosmetics. This is a globally recognized scheme that allows consumers to determine which cosmetics have not been tested on animals. Companies that use ingredients that have not been tested on animals over the past 5 years were recognized as the most ethical. In 2002, the European Union adopted a ban on testing cosmetics, which came into force in 2009. In 2003, a similar Standard for Ethical Household Chemistry appeared.
This label was developed by TCO (Swedish Confederation of Professional Workers), the Swedish Society for the Conservation of Nature and the Swedish State Department of Electricity. This standard covers a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, electromagnetic field emissions, energy consumption, electrical and fire safety. Environmental requirements include restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, bromine- and chlorine-containing flammable substances, freons (CFC) and chlorine solvents. The product must be suitable for recycling, and the manufacturer must conduct an environmental policy, taking into account the requirements of all importing countries of the product.

In this table, we examined the most common signs in our open spaces. You can see a great variety of such and similar markings on goods. Each manufacturer in a competitive environment is trying to highlight their product, give it exclusive qualities and put the appropriate label. Be careful and choose products with care for yourself and the nature around us! 🙂

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112 comments

    1. If the question is simply about the IKEA mark, then all the company's products must comply with its own standard, a "code of conduct" called IWAY (IKEA Way; "IKEA Principles for Purchasing Products, Materials and Services"). It is based on the eight core agreements defined in the 1998 International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in Johannesburg 2000; describes the minimum requirements for the state of the environment, working conditions, social conditions and the purchase of wood.

      Here is a detailed description of IKEA IWAY in PDF format: http://www.ikea.com/ms/ru_RU/about_ikea/pdf/SCGlobal_IWAYSTDVers4.pdf

      If we are talking about some other specific sign - please specify!

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  2. Please tell me. Everywhere I look for information: it turns out that if the triangle on the packaging is black with the name of the plastic, this does not mean that the packaging is made from already recycled raw materials (secondary). But it only means the way it is processed, right? I just found this sign on absolutely all bottles and cosmetics. It is hard to believe that in Russia everything is recycled.

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    1. That's right: such a marking means precisely the possibility of (industrial) processing, and not that the product is already made from recycled material.

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    2. Not everything is recycled, but in Moscow, for example, almost everything labeled can be recycled. See the recycling card.

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    3. My father himself used to be engaged in transporting plastic accumulated in special containers (there is one in every town, even a small one). They are usually near dumps. You store there. And already people like my father and others like him carry this plastic for recycling. I remember how I came to visit him, and he complained that our people were as if armless. They can't sort plastic from non-plastic who go to throw out the garbage. This is what my father had to do. And in larger cities, I have already seen even another container for glass. But in our small towns or cities so far, but in all there is.

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  3. Hello!
    What does 90 mean on toothpaste inside the recycling icon? What is the tube made of, can it be recycled? Thank you!

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    1. Hello! Numbers 80-99 refer to inhomogeneous (composite) materials. In your case (90) is plastic and aluminum. Technically, such materials can be recycled, but such processing is a very complex process, since they have a complex (mixed) structure.

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          1. But how do you know what is harmful labeling "90" - plastic / metal? Does the plastic part of the packaging contain bisphenol, phthalates and other bad things?

      2. Tell me, I am a manufacturer of meat delicacies and sausages, all the documentation is available, my partners require me to put a fork, spoon and EAC sign on the label, can I do this or do I need to register with some organizations first

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  4. Good afternoon

    Please tell me, we need to make addition of signs on the packaging, a sign of non-food products and a sign of 20 PAP (RSV).

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    1. Hello! We do not have sufficient competencies to provide you with 100% information on such requests. To do this, it is better to contact specialized organizations that have the necessary expertise and guarantee the result.

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    1. Hello! Formally it goes, but with its own nuances.

      5 (polypropylene) : “As assessed by the American Chemistry Council, PP is one of the least recycled post-consumer plastics. In Russia, it, like other types of plastics, is also processed very little. Basically, the low level of processing is associated with difficulties in disinfection, removal of odor and plaque. Therefore, in general, plastic has a short life cycle and immediately after use ends up in a landfill ”(information source ).

      “The quality of secondary PP depends on the conditions in which the product was located during operation. The less it has suffered from external influences, the closer the properties of the secondary material to the properties of the primary. However, operating conditions are rarely so favorable. Only in rare cases can automotive plastic components be recycled in a closed loop: for example, Renault's Megane uses recycled PP bumpers to make new ones. As a rule, recycled PP is used for the production of other automotive parts that are subject to less stringent requirements - vent pipes, seals, floor mats, etc. This example fits into the classic cascade recycling scheme ”(source ) .

      6 (polystyrene) : “Possibilities for the recycling of polystyrene waste are much more modest. This is due to less diffusion compared to other plastics and, most importantly, a smaller price difference between raw and recycled materials. In addition, polystyrene products often undergo significant volumetric stretching during production, which complicates recycling and affects the overall cost of disposal. A very small proportion of post-consumer polystyrenes is recycled into raw materials. [..] In a number of cases, the structure of the recycled polystyrene is compacted through the use of special transitional technologies, and the material obtained in this way is used in areas of application of crystalline polystyrene ”( source ).

      “Despite the significant destructive processes that occur during repeated processing of polystyrene, as evidenced by the decrease in molecular weight, its basic physical and mechanical properties change slightly” ( source ).

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  6. Tell me, please, Dmitry, what does the designation on IKEA plastic boxes mean - in a circle the letters ABCD and an arrow to one of these letters?

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    1. A large list of IKEA product symbols, conveniently categorized, can be found here: http://service.ikea.ru/after/symbols/

      However, the example you mentioned isn't there - it looks like it's a special case for a special product. If these letters are located precisely in a circle (like a clock), then the dates of plastic production are usually marked this way (only there are several such circles and they should still have numbers on them). Perhaps these are some other designations (quality control, their own system for indicating materials or labels ...) - I find it difficult to give an exact answer.

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    1. PVC can be recycled up to 7-8 times. Modern production does not use harmful substances. Where did they get such nonsense about the fact that this material is harmful and not recyclable?

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  9. Hello! Tell me, please, what does the manipulation sign mean - the roof of the house - on the tent covering on a wooden box. Thank you

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  10. Good afternoon
    Dmitry, tell me please, in a trigon inside the letters MS or SM?
    What does this sign mean, I can’t find it or who should I contact?

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    1. The triangle, if we are talking about such , indicates the potential for some kind of processing. The letters in the triangle indicate the specific material from which the product is made.

      Unfortunately, the abbreviations "MS" and "SM" are not standard (in particular, they are not in this engineering specification document , which is referenced by the English Wikipedia - for German and Chinese abbreviations, see its appendices on pages 25-26) and most likely are not generally accepted or widespread, tk. find information about them in the public domain is not possible.

      Try contacting the manufacturer.

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    1. This sign ("throw in the trash") does not say anything about the extent of the harm - it calls for keeping the environment clean. It was originally used on products that we often take with us to nature / to the city (bottles with water / drinks, sweets, chocolates, chips and other snacks ...), in order to throw away packages / candy wrappers from this food anywhere (in parks, forests, on the streets ...), but to find trash cans for them. (However, now it can often be seen even on products for home use.) At the same time, the packaging itself can be anything: paper, plastic, foil, etc. - this sign does not indicate the type and environmental friendliness of the material.

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  12. Good afternoon, Dmitry.
    Tell me, on the bottom of the jar of grout is the sign “non-toxic material”. If I turn off my head, can I eat the contents? There is no labeling violation here. In my opinion, this is misleading the buyer and may threaten the court, in which case ...

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    1. Hello, Natalia! Well, why turn off your head? 🙂 Such marking (“non-toxic material”) is usually used on plastic utensils, which means that it can be used with food. Note that “with food” and not as food itself: you won’t swallow plastic plates and forks, will you?

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  13. Hello
    If the packaging is made of polypropylene and the lid is aluminum, the so-called.
    platinum. What should be written in the Möbius strip - 5, i.e. PP or 41 i.e. Al

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    1. Hello! For competent answers on such production issues, it is better to contact the relevant professional companies. What we managed to find on the net: according to the decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 47 dated March 19, 2013, for the customs declaration of packaging, it is necessary to separate the packaging and the closure (lid), that is, to apply the marking (with the Mobius strip and the corresponding material) separately for each component.

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  14. Good afternoon
    And if there is an inscription PET in a circle and the number 5 without a triangle, then what type of plastic is this? And can it be reused? (Water bottle) Thanks in advance!

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    1. Hello! In a circle or triangle (perhaps with "smooth" corners)? If the latter, then according to the labeling rules, such an inscription (“PET”) clearly indicates the type of material PET (polyethylene terphthalate), which is the most popular for bottled water, and the number 5 next to it (NOT inside) is intended for some other goals.

      The most popular opinion of scientists regarding the reuse of PET bottles is that it is acceptable after you have washed them (and you should do this regularly) - in particular, this is the opinion in the USA (Food and Drug Administration and American Chemistry Council) and Australia (Australian Standard for Plastic Materials for Food Contact Use). However, PET bottles should not be exposed to high temperatures.

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  15. good afternoon, please tell us how to deal with the packaging of cat food, there is an urn icon on it and that's it.
    packaging plastic soft inside silvery. These bags are sold in almost all grocery stores. About 20 of these bags are produced per week!

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    1. As a rule, for pet food packaging, materials such as plastic #7 (Other, i.e. “other”, cannot be recycled) and composite #81 (paper + plastic, PapPet), which in fact are usually not recycled, are used. .To. technically it is a very complex process.

      PS Note: Tetra Pak has a special packaging option for Tetra Recart pet food: “Tetra Recart carton packaging that can pack any type of wet food: pieces in own juice, pieces in gel and pate. This packaging, convenient for storage and disposal, is recyclable according to standard technologies applied to cardboard waste. It perfectly preserves pet food, is convenient for the owner and does not cause significant damage to the environment.”

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  16. hello, is it possible to recycle bags of bread and cereals with the brand pp 5? Or will they be thrown out anyway?

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    1. PP 5 is polypropylene. It is written about him in the comments above, in particular: “In Russia, he, like other types of plastics, is also processed very little. Basically, the low level of processing is associated with difficulties in disinfection, removal of odor and plaque.” Despite the fact that in Yandex it is easy to find Russian companies that process polypropylene, they are not talking about packages, but larger objects (sources of PP raw materials for processing): defective products, PP waste from medical institutions, polypropylene bags, etc. .P.

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  17. A reasonable question arises - WHY pack the most common goods, such as bread and cereals, and many others, in PP 5 bags that are not subject to recycling, and even put a recycling sign on them !!? No wonder we are overgrown with garbage!

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    1. About the “recycling sign”: as it is written in our article, this sign is somewhat misleading, because essentially only indicates the packaging material, but not that the material will actually be recycled. But in essence, you are asking a very right question… Unfortunately, business rarely thinks about environmental consequences, because. the first priority is usually financial gain. Fortunately, the situation has been changing recently, partly due to the sad global consequences that we have already witnessed.

      PS Here is another very useful note from our friend about the packaging of bread - I recommend that you read it: https://vk.com/wall1113544_3101

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  19. Hello! On the tube with hand cream, there is a c / o marking under the triangle of arrows, what does it mean? Or c/0? Thank you.

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    1. “C” means composite (combined) material, but “O” cannot be found among the standard designations of this category (i.e. 80-99). Perhaps the manufacturer was referring to a composite material with an “Other” main component (other than the ones available [numbered] in the RIC code standard).

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  20. Hello. Tell me which recycling sign to put on a cardboard shipping box if there is a polypropylene product inside

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    1. Hello. With such questions, it is better for you to contact the competent organizations. We are not experts in the field of labeling, but simple eco-activists who are trying to make the world a little better. This article is devoted to signs on packages in order to correctly select goods for consumption and understand the further possibility of processing. 🙂

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  21. Good afternoon. Tell me, please, what does this marking mean: in the triangle of arrows is the number 9, and the signature under the triangle is LDPE (which, in theory, should correspond to the number 4)?

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  23. Hello! Please tell me what the icon on plastic toys and containers in the form of a dial with arrows tells about. Thank you in advance

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    1. Hello! Is this what it looks like? Then we are talking about the date of manufacture (April 2007 for example). If several similar ones with the letters Y, M, D are placed side by side, then these are separate pointers for the year, month and day, respectively. In general, such labeling is not about ecology 🙂

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  24. Good afternoon.
    Please tell me. I have two dishes for a child. They have two icons with numbers arranged in a circle. One - numbers from 1 to 12, the second - from 9 to 14 and arrows inside the circle. What does this mean? I can't find information anywhere. Thank you.

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    1. Elena, hello! This information is written literally in the comment preceding yours. Such signs-dials are not related to the environment and indicate the date of production.

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  25. Good afternoon.
    Please tell me what labels should be at least on the packaging of non-food products, such as aluminum cookware with non-stick coating, plus cardboard packaging is available.
    . Are these enough: “Non-toxic material”, “PCT”, “PAP 21”.
    For plastic containers: “Non-toxic material”, “PCT”, “PAP 5”.

    Is it necessary to put PAP on the package?

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  26. If the dishes have cardboard packaging, then the sign “non-toxic material” refers to what? To cardboard packaging or to dishes?

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  28. Hello, is the code 84 on the packaging of the ice cream briquette, is it recyclable or not? And another question, is Tetra Pak recycled or not?

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    1. Hello!

      Tetra Pak is technically recyclable, but in reality the process is very complex (multi-stage and using a lot of equipment) as it requires the separation of several materials joined together (cardboard, polyethylene and aluminium). In addition, the remains of the products packaged in it often rot (if the packaging is not washed thoroughly), which makes it difficult to store such materials in large quantities (at the point of collection of materials for transfer for further processing). As a result, in fact, Tetra Pak is poorly recycled (even despite the visible activity of the manufacturing company in matters of recycling).

      In general, the same is true for the code 84 you mentioned.

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  29. Hello!
    Thank you for the detailed analysis) I didn’t find the C / PP sign with a Mobius loop without a number in the article. Do you have any information about this mark?

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    1. Unable to find official information about "C/PP". At the level of assumption: it looks like a composite material (C = composite, group No. 80-99) with the participation of polypropylene (PP = polypropylene, No. 5).

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  30. Good afternoon, can you tell me the processor of packaging made of combined material, number 90. Interested in the Moscow region.

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  31. Hello!
    Tell me what handling signs should be marked on the packaging of products manufactured in the Russian Federation, products - PCs, servers and components.

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  32. Good afternoon There is an icon on the plastic case of the laptop battery: the number 5 is placed in a circle with arrows. There is also a square icon with arrows converging to the center. What do these icons mean?

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    1. The number in the circle with arrows is the production date. comment above for details .
      A square with arrows in the center - like this ? This is an analogue of the classic recycling sign (Moebius loop), common in Taiwan.

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  33. Hello! If, for example, I bought a product in a blister, and all the markings on packaging for cardboard and plastic are printed on the enclosed cardboard, how can I return this blister in the future, store the insert? It turns out that the manufacturer labels and complicates the separate collection for the consumer? 🙁

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    1. Without marking, they really take almost nothing (a blister is unlikely, even taking into account the insert). Not competent enough to say for sure, but I think that formally such a manufacturer cannot be blamed for anything.

      However, there is good news specifically about the blister (according to the manufacturers): “A special catalyst is added to the composition of the material used for production, which initiates its destruction after a given period of time.”

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  34. Good afternoon.
    I understand correctly that for a carbonated drink bottled in a bottle of champagne, there must be four Mobius loops on the label:
    1. On a plastic cork
    2. On a glass bottle
    3. On a muzzle (metal cork holder)
    4. On a label (depending on the used material)
    Thanks in advance for the detailed answer!

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    1. This is a sign of recycling "Mobius Loop" (see the description of such a green triangle at the beginning of the table of the article).

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  36. Good afternoon, tell me, on the baby food jar, there is material 42, the Wikipedia article indicates that this is a free number. So what is this material?

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    1. Hello! No publicly available/accepted standards for numbers 42-49 can be found (except that these are "other metals"). If this is really important, you should contact the manufacturer to clarify for you (and perhaps find a more understandable way to convey this information to all his other customers in the future).

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  37. Hello, please tell me how it should be?
    There is a cardboard box with a plastic bag in which coconut oil is packed. Do I need to put a Moebius loop on the packages and how should it all look?

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  38. We have independent processing in our country, there are different containers. One: waste paper, second: plastic, third; glass. But it's not that. There is a package which is made of cardboard, and the thread is made of plastic (that is, with the number 81). And this packaging can be thrown into a waste container or should it be cut?

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  39. What does the marking 2-2, 2-7, 2-12 mean
    on small medical plastic bottles of 10 ml prometey?
    Can they be reused.
    What is the label for the reuse of containers.

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  40. Tell me, what does the sign mean: a dial with an arrow up, inside this dial and the letters Z and U, located below the arrow?

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  41. Good afternoon. And what marking should be on a polymer cork with an additional top for corking cognac or vodka? what material is this?

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  42. Hello! Is it possible to dispose of plastic blisters from tablets (on the condition that I tear off the entire aluminum film from it)? What is the number of these blisters?

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  43. Question: On a bottle of mineral water, there is a Moebius loop with the letters PET, but not a single number. I can't find information about this anywhere.

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    1. In the table from the article there is such an option and a picture with an example too: “1. PET or PETE (PET) - polyethylene terephthalate (container for mineral water, soft drinks, oils and fruit juices, clothing, sports shoes, etc.).

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  44. Good afternoon. What does the sign on a box of dates from Iran mean - a human footprint in a circle crossed out?

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  46. Please clarify, how do you know if certain products are recyclable? Maybe there are some GOSTs? For example, I heard that photo paper is not recyclable - it is recycled. We produce cardboard with lamination - which is also not recycled, but disposed of.

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  47. Good afternoon, what category of processing does a tablet blister belong to? How to dispose of a ballpoint pen? (meaning what categories of recycling materials)

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    1. They have nothing to do with ecology. We are talking about quality and compliance with safety standards for electronic devices: S - European standard, D - Denmark (Demko), N - Norway (Nemko), FI - Finland (Fimko).

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  49. Hello. Please tell me what the signs on the lid of the jar inside on the plastic mean. A triangle of three arrows, and next to it are the letters ABS and right there a glass with a glass.

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    1. Hello! About the triangle itself of three arrows, we have written in the article (see at the beginning of the table). It says ABS, which indicates the type of plastic used - Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS plastic). The glass is also in the table as the first item (non-toxic material).

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  50. Good afternoon Please tell me. On a metal can of infant formula, there is a recycling code of 42, although this code is listed as free in all sources. What does it mean? Is it possible to hand over such a jar together with other metal?

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    1. Hello! You can try to pass - after all, in any case, everything is checked. But it is unlikely that it will get for processing, because there really is no such code in everyday life (as far as we know).

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  51. Hello, tell me please. I bought a machine for a child in cosmetics magnet, made in China, importer JSC Tender, and on the packaging it is written that the material of the product is: zinc, abs-plastic, tpr-plastic, polystyrene. All other icons do not raise questions. What do you think, is the material of the product dangerous and what does the presence of zinc mean?

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  52. Hello! What do the markings mean: 1) the letter K in a circle, 2) the letter “E”, 3) the number 17 with a dot (17.) on a glass bottle of “Cooler” beer? They are located on the bottom of the bottle body.

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  53. Good afternoon Please tell me how to mark a two-component plastic cap. Material HDPE core and C/EVAC. What number is placed in the Möbius loop?

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  54. Hello, I have a question about recycling puzzles. I guess they are made from a thin beerboard made from wood and pulp, which is used to make egg cartons. Therefore, puzzles, probably, will not be handed over to waste paper?

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  55. Hello! Tell me, please, if there is a number on the plastic (for example, 1), but there is no letter designation, does this somehow affect the possibility of being recycled?

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  56. Dmitry good afternoon! Please tell us how to indicate the correct icon on the packaging if our packaging consists of one PP5 and HDPE film, that is, these films are laminated with each other.

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  57. Dmitry, tell me, they gave out overalls and we noticed that on the label, under the pictogram with a “hammer”, there are some numbers. Someone has it. others don't. What are these numbers and what do they mean? Thank you!

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  58. Hello.
    My name is Asel, I'm from Nur-Sultan Kazakhstan. Please tell me, 1. Do I need documents confirming the mibius loop and the food product?
    2. If so, where can I get them, who should I contact?

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  60. Hello!
    Tell me, please, what does the sign in the form of a circle mean on a can of sour cream from Poland, inside which are the letters PL (first row), below (second row) the numbers 26131601, even lower (third row) the letters WE? The second question: the RWS parameter is shown in the composition of the products included in this sour cream.
    For example, carbohydrates = 3.6 g / 1% RWS. I did not find this option on the Internet.

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  61. Good afternoon. What sign should be put if the package is 3-layer metallized OPP + PEP metallized + PVD?

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  62. Good afternoon
    Fruit juice packaging contains: PET/ALU/PET/PE.
    Can you please tell me which Mobius loop to indicate?

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  65. Good afternoon. I do waste collection and sorting. From the Ust-Ilimsk CPP appeared plastic bags with the marking of the Mobius loop inside 21. What does this mean? Thank you

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  66. Good afternoon Tell me, please, is there a wide white Mobius loop (ribbon) on the label, a black outline, inside 2 and HDPE underneath, are there any requirements for displaying the Mobius sign? should there be two characters? One is black arrows (white) with a digital and (or) alphabetic code, and the second is with wide arrows, but without codes?

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  67. Hello!
    On the tube of cream is a triangle with arrows.
    There is nothing inside it. Under it - C / O. Can you tell me what that means?

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  68. Good afternoon. I bought a plastic canister, it has a code 26 in it, but plastics do not have such a code. What does this mean?

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  69. Hello! I can't find the answer anywhere, maybe you can help me. After ordering on Ali, I still had a package from the parcel, light gray, black inside (like plastic postal envelopes). But it is marked "Special Disposal". Why? And where can I take it then?

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  70. Hello! I have a sign on the box from British speakers: the number 4 and under it three horizontal lines. What does it mean? Maybe not to put anything heavier than four kilograms on top?

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  71. On the packaging of one of the well-known companies producing dumplings, the recycling code is 93 (C / LDPE), which means free numbers and I have not found anywhere how such material is processed.
    Maybe someone will tell?

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  72. Hello, I still don’t understand which of the categories the empty triangle on plastic belongs to, or rather, which category to take it in ??? Thank you!!!

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  73. Good afternoon, is it mandatory to put the 20 PAP recycle mark on the packaging? or can it be omitted?

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