HTML Entity for Recycled Paper Symbol (♼)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+267C

HTML Entity for recycled paper symbol (♼) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Recycled Paper Symbol Entity?

Recycled paper symbol (♼) is the Miscellaneous Symbols character at Unicode U+267C (RECYCLED PAPER SYMBOL). It marks fully recycled paper for eco labels and sustainability content. There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.

Remember

Character     ♼
Unicode       U+267C
Named entity  none
Hex entity    &#x267C;
Decimal       &#9852;
CSS escape    \267C

All numeric and UTF-8 forms produce the same glyph: ♼. Prefer ♼ for portable markup; paste ♼ in UTF-8 when convenient.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	none	Not defined in HTML5
Hex entity	`♼`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`♼`	HTML markup
Direct character	`♼`	HTML text (UTF-8 default)
CSS escape	`\267C`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Portable HTML without pasting Unicode	`♼` or `♼`
UTF-8 eco / product labels	Type or paste `♼`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\267C"`
Partially recycled paper	♽ (`U+267D`)
Universal recycling / Mobius loop	`♻` (`U+267B`)
Accessible eco labels	Glyph + clear wording (e.g. “100% recycled paper”)

See it

Live Preview

Recycled paper symbol rendered in common eco contexts.

Glyph ♼

Large glyph ♼

In a label ♼ 100% recycled paper

With entities Hex: ♼ | Decimal: ♼ | Named: none

Related ♽ (partial) · ♻ (universal) · ♾ (permanent)

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the recycled paper symbol with hex, decimal, direct, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Direct + CSS

Four ways to produce ♼ in a single document (no named entity).

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Recycled Paper Symbol (♼) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\267C";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x267C;</p>
  <p>Using Decimal: &#9852;</p>
  <p>Using Direct Character: ♼</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>&#x267C; 100% recycled paper</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+267C → ♼ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).

2. Decimal: same code point as 9852 → ♼. Same glyph.

3. Direct: paste ♼ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.

4. CSS: use \267C in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ♼ after the paragraph text.

5. Named: HTML5 has none — do not invent a name like &recycled;.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this eco entity.

No name

Do not invent a named entity

There is no &…; name for U+267C. Use ♼ or ♼.

Not partial

♼ vs ♽

Partially recycled paper is U+267D. Fully recycled paper is U+267C. Do not swap them on product labels.

Not ♻

Not the universal recycling symbol

♻ (U+267B) is the general Mobius-loop recycling mark. ♼ specifically means recycled paper.

A11y

Pair glyph with text

Screen readers may announce ♼ inconsistently. Keep clear wording nearby (e.g. “100% recycled paper”).

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\267C belongs in CSS. ♼ / ♼ belong in HTML.

UTF-8

Declare charset

If you paste ♼ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Recycled paper symbol (U+267C) and its entity forms (♼, ♼, CSS \\267C) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.

✓ Universal support

Recycled Paper Symbol (♼)

Prefer ♼, or encode with decimal or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere (when the font has it).

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+267C / entities Full support

Bottom line: There is no named entity. Prefer ♼ or ♼ in HTML, and \\267C only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: recycled paper symbol is U+267C (decimal 9852), Miscellaneous Symbols.
HTML: no named entity — use ♼ or ♼.
CSS: use \267C inside content for generated text.
Meaning: fully recycled paper — not ♽ or ♻.

One line: U+267C → ♼ / ♼ / CSS \267C (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the recycled paper symbol (♼) in HTML?

Use ♼ (hex), ♼ (decimal), type ♼ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \267C in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+267C.

What is the Unicode value for the recycled paper symbol?

U+267C (RECYCLED PAPER SYMBOL). Hex 267C, decimal 9852. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols and marks fully recycled paper.

Is there a named HTML entity for ♼?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Prefer ♼ or ♼, or paste ♼ in a UTF-8 document.

When should I use the recycled paper symbol HTML entity?

Use it for eco labels, sustainability pages, and product markings for fully recycled paper. Prefer ♼ for portable markup. Pair the glyph with clear text for accessibility.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ♼?

HTML numeric entities (♼ or ♼) go in markup. The CSS escape \267C is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ♼.

How is ♼ different from ♽ or ♻?

♼ (U+267C) is fully recycled paper. ♽ (U+267D) is partially recycled paper. ♻ (U+267B) is the universal recycling symbol. Related eco marks — different code points.

Did you know?

Recycled paper symbol (♼) is Unicode U+267C (decimal 9852) — RECYCLED PAPER SYMBOL in Miscellaneous Symbols. There is no named HTML entity; use ♼, ♼, UTF-8 ♼, or CSS \267C. It marks fully recycled paper — not partially recycled (♽, U+267D) or the universal recycling symbol (♻, U+267B).

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