HTML Entity for Partially Recycled Paper Symbol (♽)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+267D

What You'll Learn

How to display the Partially Recycled Paper Symbol (♽) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+267D (PARTIALLY RECYCLED PAPER SYMBOL) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—used on eco-friendly websites, sustainability labels, and product markings for partially recycled paper content.

Render it with ♽, ♽, or CSS escape \267D. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ♽ with U+267B (♻, universal recycling symbol) or U+267A (♺, recycling symbol for generic materials).

⚡ Quick Reference — Partially Recycled Paper Symbol

Unicode U+267D

Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)

Hex Code ♽

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ♽

Decimal reference

Named Entity

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+267D
Hex code       ♽
HTML code      ♽
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \267D
Meaning        Partially recycled paper mark
Related        U+267B = universal recycling (♻)
               U+267A = generic materials (♺)
Block          Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing ♽ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point::after{
   content: "\267D";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Partially recycled paper (hex): &#x267D;</p>
<p>Partially recycled paper (decimal): &#9853;</p>
<p>Eco label: ♽ Partially recycled paper</p>
<p id="point">Partially recycled paper (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The Partially Recycled Paper Symbol (♽) is widely supported in all modern browsers:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Partially Recycled Paper Symbol (♽) in sustainability contexts:

Single symbol
Product label ♽ Partially recycled paper
Eco section ♽ Sustainability & packaging
Not the same as Universal ♻  |  Generic ♺
Numeric refs &#x267D; &#9853; \267D

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x267D; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 267D to display the partially recycled paper symbol.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#9853; uses the decimal Unicode value 9853 for the same character.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\267D is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements for icons or labels.

CSS stylesheet
=

Eco symbol result

All three methods render . Unicode U+267D in Miscellaneous Symbols. Next: Peace Symbol (☮).

Use Cases

The Partially Recycled Paper Symbol (♽) is commonly used in:

🌳 Eco websites

Sustainability pages, green branding, and environmental campaigns.

📦 Product labels

Packaging info indicating partially recycled paper content.

📚 Education

Recycling guides and environmental awareness content.

📄 Print & publishing

Stationery, catalogs, and paper product descriptions online.

📋 Unicode references

Character pickers, entity documentation, and symbol guides.

♿ Accessibility

Pair ♽ with visible text like “Partially recycled paper”; do not rely on the symbol alone.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#x267D; or &#9853; for inline eco symbols
  • Include descriptive text alongside the symbol on product pages
  • Set <meta charset="utf-8"> for reliable rendering
  • Choose the correct recycling symbol for your material type
  • Pick one numeric style per project for consistency

Don’t

  • Confuse ♽ with universal recycling ♻ or generic ♺
  • Use padded Unicode notation like U+0267D—the correct value is U+267D
  • Use CSS escape \267D in HTML text nodes
  • Use ♽ as the sole label without explanatory text for accessibility
  • Assume every font renders Miscellaneous Symbols identically—test your typeface

Key Takeaways

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Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+267D

&#x267D; &#9853;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use \267D in the content property

3

Unicode U+267D — PARTIALLY RECYCLED PAPER SYMBOL

4

Distinct from universal recycling ♻ and generic materials ♺

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x267D; (hex), &#9853; (decimal), or \267D in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three render ♽.
U+267D (PARTIALLY RECYCLED PAPER SYMBOL). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 267D, decimal 9853.
No. ♽ (U+267D) marks partially recycled paper. ♻ (U+267B) is the BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL for general recyclable materials.
For eco-friendly websites, sustainability labels, recycled paper product markings, environmental education, and packaging information online.
Named HTML entities cover a subset of common characters. U+267D uses numeric hex or decimal codes or CSS escapes, which is standard for Miscellaneous Symbols eco marks.

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