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Recycling & composting

How2Recycle — Meaning & Usage

How2Recycle assigns packaging labels that explain disposal routes for individual components.

Reference authority
GreenBlue
Programme / market
United States / Canada
Mark type
Informational symbol
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

How2Recycle assigns packaging labels that explain disposal routes for individual components. The preview is a label example. A widely recyclable designation cannot be copied onto a different pack without an assessment.

Before using this resource

  1. Obtain an assigned label for the actual material, format, components and market.
  2. Get the production file from the issuer or your certification contact; keep its proportions and required wording intact.
  3. Include the source and approval reference with your artwork for the final label review.

A detail worth checking

The preview is a label example. A widely recyclable designation cannot be copied onto a different pack without an assessment.

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Useful to know

Which artwork should I request?

Obtain an assigned label for the actual material, format, components and market. Use the official resource linked on this page to find the current programme guidance.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

Use the responsible organisation’s specification and any applicable licensing terms. A reference image does not establish product approval.

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