Ever look at the back of one of your beauty products and think, "sorry, what?". Us too, which is why we’ve created this ultimate guide to every single recycling symbol out there, so you know exactly how to dispose of your skincare , haircare and perfume empties. As well as upping your recycling game, it’s also a good idea to cut back on your plastic use – find out exactly how to do so with our handy tips and tricks ! And if you’re not convinced as to why you should be bothering at all, read about the detrimental effect pollution is having here . MOBIUS LOOP The three green arrows going in a triangle simply means that it’s capable of being recycled. Sometimes, the symbol will come with a percentage in the middle, signifying how much of it has been made from recycled materials.
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