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 […]