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# Recycling Symbols Guide
This guide provides an overview of the different recycling symbols and codes commonly found on packaging, detailing their meanings and implications for the recycling process.

### Step 1: Identify Symbols
Examine packaging for recycling symbols, which typically consist of three arrows looping back on themselves, forming a triangle, sometimes with numbers or letters inside.

### Step 2: Number Codes
Identify the number inside the triangle (1-7), which corresponds to the type of plastic used. Each number represents a different type of resin, from PETE (#1) to polystyrene (#6) and other (#7).

### Step 3: Letter Codes
Look for letters which often indicate the type of material (e.g., &#x27;PAP&#x27; for paper, &#x27;GL&#x27; for glass). These can help you determine the right recycling stream.

### Step 4: Other Symbols
Note any other symbols, such as the Green Dot, the Mobius Loop without a number (indicating general recyclability), or composting labels, and understand their specific meanings.

### Step 5: Local Guidelines
Cross-reference the symbols with local recycling guidelines, as recyclability can vary depending on regional processing capabilities.

## General Notes

### International Variation
Recycling symbols and their interpretations may vary internationally, always check local guidelines even for seemingly universal symbols.

### Cleaning
Before recycling items, ensure they are clean and free from food waste, as contamination can prevent recycling.