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PACAKGING COLLECTION AND SORTING
25 Sep 2022
How to identify a recyclable and recycled packaging ? How to recognize recycled materials ? What are the sorting instructions for our packaging?
IDENTIFY A RECYCLABLE / RECYCLED PACKAGING
MOBIUS LOOP AND PERCENTAGE IN THE CENTER
This is the universal symbol for recyclable materials.
It is used to identify recyclable packaging.
MOBIUS LOOP WITH PERCENTAGE AT CENTRE
When there is a percentage at the centre, it means that the packaging contains a percentage of recycled material.
GREEN DOT LOGO
Does not mean that the packaging is recycled or recyclable but indicates that the company that put the product on the market pays a contribution on the sorting and collection operations. The Green Dot logo is being phased out
IDENTIFY RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
We find the following symbols on the bottom of bottles, jars or other containers
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GLASS
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ALUMINIUM
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PLASTICS
With the exception of plastic 6, the plastics mentioned are accepted in sorting centres
SORTING RECOMMENDATIONS AND PACKAGING
- TRIMAN, the standard
Triman is a unique sorting logo. It must be affixed to all recyclable household packaging (including cosmetic packaging).
It can be accompanied by a sorting instruction.
- TIDYMAN
Often used, but not related to recycling. It encourages consumers not to litter.
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CROSSED-OUT BIN
Indicates that the waste should not be discarded in normal dustbins.
SORTING INSTRUCTIONS
Most of the packaging offered by EMBELIA is recyclable and should be disposed of in the sorting garbage cans.
GLASS
Glass packaging (bottles, jars, pillboxes) must be disposed of in the green glass recycling garbage can.
ALUMINIUM, PLASTIC, MULTI-MATERIALS ASSEMBLIES
Packaging should be empty, and preferably with the cap screwed on, before being thrown away.
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