The agency wants to stop using the “chasing arrows” logo on plastics that can’t be recycled. The man who designed it more than 50 years ago agrees that the symbol has been misused.

EPA may change "chasing arrows" recycling symbol for plastics 02:24. The "chasing arrows" logo is universally recognized as a sign to recycle, but the Environmental Protection Agency is now saying ...

The "chasing arrows" symbol on a plastic bag, container or bottle doesn't mean it actually can be recycled. It's time to change that so consumers know exactly what they are buying.

The use of the recycling symbol—the familiar three chasing arrows—constitutes a misrepresentation of claims, says the EPA.

He won, spawning a symbol that became international shorthand for repurposing waste materials. His design: three folded-over arrow strips, chasing each other in an endless triangle.

Most plastics have the "chasing arrows" symbol, with three arrows depicted in a triangle with a number in the middle. The number denotes the type of plastic used; it does not guarantee that an ...

But EPA argues that’s still misleading, and it suggests FTC adopt ASTM’s standard, which replaces the chasing arrows symbol with a solid triangle outline for all plastics.

VERIFY: 'Chasing arrows' symbol doesn't guarantee an item is recyclable. Some products with the icon are actually quite difficult to recycle. To stream WUSA9 on your phone, you need the WUSA9 app.

WASHINGTON — A symbol called a “mobius loop” or the “chasing arrows” is universally recognized as a sign to recycle. Many people assume that a product being stamped with that symbol ...

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