HTML Entity for Recycling Symbol Type 1 Plastics (♳)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2673

HTML Entity for recycling symbol for type 1 plastics (♳) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Type 1 Plastics Recycling Symbol Entity?

Recycling symbol for type-1 plastics (♳) is the Miscellaneous Symbols character at Unicode U+2673 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-1 PLASTICS). It marks resin identification code 1 — PET (polyethylene terephthalate). There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.

Remember

Character     ♳
Unicode       U+2673
Named entity  none
Hex entity    &#x2673;
Decimal       &#9843;
CSS escape    \2673

All numeric and UTF-8 forms produce the same glyph: ♳. Prefer ♳ for portable markup; paste ♳ in UTF-8 when convenient. Do not confuse it with the universal recycling symbol (U+267B).

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	`\2673`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Portable HTML without pasting Unicode	`♳` or `♳`
UTF-8 packaging / recycling guides	Type or paste `♳`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2673"`
Universal recycling (Mobius loop)	`♻` (`U+267B`)
Other resin codes (2–7)	`U+2674`–`U+2679`
Accessible plastic labels	Glyph + clear wording (e.g. “PET — resin code 1”)

See it

Live Preview

Type-1 plastics recycling symbol rendered in common eco contexts.

Glyph ♳

Large glyph ♳

In a label ♳ PET (resin code 1)

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

Related ♻ (universal) · ♴ (type 2) · ♸ (type 6)

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the type-1 plastics 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>Type 1 Plastics (♳) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2673";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2673;</p>
  <p>Using Decimal: &#9843;</p>
  <p>Using Direct Character: ♳</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>&#x2673; PET (resin code 1)</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2673 → ♳ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).

2. Decimal: same code point as 9843 → ♳. Same glyph.

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

4. CSS: use \2673 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 &pet; for this symbol.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this recycling entity.

No name

Do not invent a named entity

There is no &…; name for U+2673. Use ♳ or ♳.

Not ♻

Not the universal recycling symbol

♻ (U+267B) is the general Mobius-loop mark. ♳ is specifically resin code 1 (PET).

Code

Do not swap resin codes

Types 1–7 are different Unicode characters. Using the wrong code mislabels packaging.

A11y

Pair glyph with text

Screen readers may announce ♳ inconsistently. Keep clear wording nearby (e.g. “PET — resin code 1”).

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2673 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

Type-1 plastics recycling symbol (U+2673) and its entity forms (♳, ♳, CSS \\2673) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.

✓ Universal support

Type 1 Plastics (♳)

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+2673 / entities Full support

Bottom line: There is no named entity. Prefer ♳ or ♳ in HTML, and \\2673 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: type-1 plastics symbol is U+2673 (decimal 9843), Miscellaneous Symbols.
HTML: no named entity — use ♳ or ♳.
CSS: use \2673 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: PET resin code 1 — not ♻ or other resin codes.

One line: U+2673 → ♳ / ♳ / CSS \2673 (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Type 1 Plastics recycling symbol (♳) in HTML?

Use ♳ (hex), ♳ (decimal), type ♳ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2673 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2673.

What is the Unicode value for Type 1 Plastics recycling?

U+2673 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-1 PLASTICS). Hex 2673, decimal 9843. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols. Resin code 1 = PET.

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 this HTML entity?

Use it for PET packaging labels, recycling guides, and sustainability content about resin identification code 1. 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 \2673 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ♳.

How is ♳ different from ♻ or other resin codes?

♳ (U+2673) is type-1 plastics (PET). ♻ (U+267B) is the universal recycling symbol. Types 2–7 use U+2674–U+2679. Do not swap resin codes.

Did you know?

Type-1 plastics recycling symbol (♳) is Unicode U+2673 (decimal 9843) — RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-1 PLASTICS in Miscellaneous Symbols. There is no named HTML entity; use ♳, ♳, UTF-8 ♳, or CSS \2673. Resin identification code 1 is PET (polyethylene terephthalate). It is not the universal recycling symbol (♻, U+267B).

Next: Recycling Symbol Type 2 Plastics

Learn the HTML entity for the type-2 plastics recycling symbol — the next character in this entity sequence.

Type 2 Plastics tutorial →

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