The recycling symbol with number

This logo is a variation on the previous logo. The text or numbers inside the symbol often provide additional information. In this specific case, the figure '100%' means that the product consists entirely, or 100%, of recycled material. This symbol helps consumers identify products that help reduce waste through the use of recycled materials. The symbol is also recognizable worldwide and is widely used to promote environmental awareness and support recycling practices.

The RESY symbol

This symbol is the RESY logo, which is often found on packaging and products in Germany. The RESY symbol guarantees that the packaging is recyclable and that its paper and cardboard will be recycled.

There are sometimes 4 numbers below the logo, which indicates the registration number of the company that produced the packaging.

The EU Ecolabel

Here you find the EU Ecolabel, an official environmental mark of the European Union. The EU Ecolabel was established in 1992 and is awarded to products and services that meet high environmental performance standards throughout their life cycle, from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.

Products with the EU Ecolabel must meet strict environmental criteria set by experts and stakeholders from across the EU. These criteria include energy consumption, water consumption, emissions to air and water, and waste management.

The Seedling logo

This symbol is the Seedling logo, operated by European Bioplastics. The label indicates that a product or material is compostable according to the European standard EN 13432.

In concrete terms, this means that the product is biodegradable and will break down in an industrial composting facility within a certain period of time without leaving harmful residues.

The FSC symbol

This symbol represents the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC logo is an internationally recognized quality mark that indicates that the wood or paper in the product comes from responsibly managed forests that offer benefits to the environment, society and economy.

The PEFC quality mark

This symbol represents the PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) quality mark. The PEFC logo is an internationally recognized certification system for sustainable forest management.

In this way, it guarantees that the wood products come from forests that are managed sustainably, with attention to ecological, social and economic factors.

The recycling symbol for aluminum

This symbol represents the recycling symbol for aluminum and indicates that the product or packaging is made in whole or in part from aluminum which is recyclable.

Aluminum is one of the most valuable and efficient materials to recycle because it can be melted down and reused without loss of quality.

IPPC logo

This symbol is a marking that refers to the ISPM 15 standard, which stands for the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures. This standard was developed by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to prevent the spread of harmful organisms and pests through wooden packaging materials.

• The two-letter code (XX) indicates the country of origin according to the ISO 3166 standard.
• The unique registration number (000) is a unique code assigned to the manufacturer or handling facility of the wood packaging material.
• The treatment code (YY) indicates the treatment method applied to the wood to eliminate harmful organisms. The most common codes are:
• HT: Heat Treatment
• MB: Methyl Bromide (fumigation with methyl bromide)

OK compost industrial label

This label guarantees that a product will break down in an industrial composting facility under the right conditions. Industrial composting provides controlled conditions of temperature and humidity necessary for the degradation of compostable materials.

TÜV Austria is a recognized body that certifies the compostability of products. The OK compost label indicates that the product has passed the strict tests and standards set by TÜV Austria.