HTML Entity for Recycling Symbol Type 2 Plastics (♴)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2674

HTML Entity for recycling symbol for type 2 plastics (♴) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Type 2 Plastics Recycling Symbol Entity?

Recycling symbol for type-2 plastics (♴) is the Miscellaneous Symbols character at Unicode U+2674 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-2 PLASTICS). It marks resin identification code 2 — HDPE (high-density polyethylene). There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.

Remember

Character     ♴
Unicode       U+2674
Named entity  none
Hex entity    &#x2674;
Decimal       &#9844;
CSS escape    \2674

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	`\2674`	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: "\2674"`
Universal recycling (Mobius loop)	`♻` (`U+267B`)
Other resin codes (1, 3–7)	`U+2673`, `U+2675`–`U+2679`
Accessible plastic labels	Glyph + clear wording (e.g. “HDPE — resin code 2”)

See it

Live Preview

Type-2 plastics recycling symbol rendered in common eco contexts.

Glyph ♴

Large glyph ♴

In a label ♴ HDPE (resin code 2)

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

Related ♻ (universal) · ♳ (type 1) · ♵ (type 3)

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the type-2 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 2 Plastics (♴) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2674";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2674;</p>
  <p>Using Decimal: &#9844;</p>
  <p>Using Direct Character: ♴</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>&#x2674; HDPE (resin code 2)</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2674 → ♴ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).

2. Decimal: same code point as 9844 → ♴. Same glyph.

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

4. CSS: use \2674 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 &hdpe; 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+2674. Use ♴ or ♴.

Not ♻

Not the universal recycling symbol

♻ (U+267B) is the general Mobius-loop mark. ♴ is specifically resin code 2 (HDPE).

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. “HDPE — resin code 2”).

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2674 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-2 plastics recycling symbol (U+2674) and its entity forms (♴, ♴, CSS \\2674) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.

✓ Universal support

Type 2 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+2674 / entities Full support

Bottom line: There is no named entity. Prefer ♴ or ♴ in HTML, and \\2674 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: type-2 plastics symbol is U+2674 (decimal 9844), Miscellaneous Symbols.
HTML: no named entity — use ♴ or ♴.
CSS: use \2674 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: HDPE resin code 2 — not ♻ or other resin codes.

One line: U+2674 → ♴ / ♴ / CSS \2674 (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Type 2 Plastics recycling symbol (♴) in HTML?

Use ♴ (hex), ♴ (decimal), type ♴ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2674 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2674.

What is the Unicode value for Type 2 Plastics recycling?

U+2674 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-2 PLASTICS). Hex 2674, decimal 9844. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols. Resin code 2 = HDPE.

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 HDPE packaging labels, recycling guides, and sustainability content about resin identification code 2. 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 \2674 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ♴.

How is ♴ different from ♻ or other resin codes?

♴ (U+2674) is type-2 plastics (HDPE). ♻ (U+267B) is the universal recycling symbol. Type 1 is U+2673 (PET); types 3–7 use U+2675–U+2679. Do not swap resin codes.

Did you know?

Type-2 plastics recycling symbol (♴) is Unicode U+2674 (decimal 9844) — RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-2 PLASTICS in Miscellaneous Symbols. There is no named HTML entity; use ♴, ♴, UTF-8 ♴, or CSS \2674. Resin identification code 2 is HDPE (high-density polyethylene). It is not the universal recycling symbol (♻, U+267B).

Next: Recycling Symbol Type 3 Plastics

Learn the HTML entity for the type-3 plastics recycling symbol — the next character in this entity sequence.

Type 3 Plastics tutorial →

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