How the recycling symbol lost its meaning Corporations sold Americans on the chasing arrows — while stripping the logo of its worth.

The agency wants to stop using the “chasing arrows” logo on plastics that can’t be recycled. The man who designed it more than 50 years ago agrees that the symbol has been misused.

EPA may change "chasing arrows" recycling symbol for plastics The "chasing arrows" logo is universally recognized as a sign to recycle, but the Environmental Protection Agency is now saying it's ...

Paper recycling symbols indicate that the type of paper used to make a product is fit for recycling. PAP20 is for corrugated fiberboard or cardboard. PAP21 is for fiberboard found in cereal and snack ...

For decades, we’ve been told that plastic waste is recyclable, and have been encouraged to recycle our plastic bottles and packaging. And yet, we somehow only recycle around 5% of the plastic ...

As plastic piles up in landfills, New York authorities on the state and local levels are shifting their focus from recycling to reduction.

The simplicity of the recycling symbol belies its complicated role in corporate America’s quest to sell ever more plastic ...

The Federal Trade Commission is preparing an update to use of sustainability labels, including the recycling symbol.

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to make changes to the way the recycling logo is used. Here’s what to know.

You’ve seen the little recycling symbols stamped on plastics, glass, paper, metals and other materials. Here's what they mean ...