Universal Recycling Symbol

The recycling logo is so common place today that many just take if for granted. When you buy a plastic bottle, do you look at the bottom to make sure it has the correct plastic recycling code, or do you just chuck it in the bin anyway?

If you look long and well at the three chasing arrows you will understand what an ingenious design it actually is. Think about it before you throw something away with this symbol on.

Created in 1970 by a 23 year old college student the recycling symbol is now found on many products.

This basic design is public domain which means anyone can use it, however this logo has many different designs all over the internet which are not necessarily without copyright.