Recycling Symbols on Packaging: When They Are Mandatory and When They Mislead

Recycling Symbols on Packaging When They Are Mandatory and When They Mislead

Recycling symbols on packaging have moved from guidance into enforcement territory. In the UK, regulators are increasingly focused on whether on-pack recycling information is accurate, consistent, and aligned with real disposal routes. Symbols that imply recyclability where none exists, or that oversimplify complex outcomes, are now a common trigger for compliance challenges. As recycling reforms […]