HTML Entity for Recycling Symbol Type 3 Plastics (♵)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2675

HTML Entity for recycling symbol for type 3 plastics (♵) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Type 3 Plastics Recycling Symbol Entity?

Recycling symbol for type-3 plastics (♵) is the Miscellaneous Symbols character at Unicode U+2675 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-3 PLASTICS). It marks resin identification code 3 — PVC (polyvinyl chloride). There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.

Remember

Character     ♵
Unicode       U+2675
Named entity  none
Hex entity    &#x2675;
Decimal       &#9845;
CSS escape    \2675

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	`\2675`	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: "\2675"`
Universal recycling (Mobius loop)	`♻` (`U+267B`)
Other resin codes (1–2, 4–7)	`U+2673`–`U+2674`, `U+2676`–`U+2679`
Accessible plastic labels	Glyph + clear wording (e.g. “PVC — resin code 3”)

See it

Live Preview

Type-3 plastics recycling symbol rendered in common eco contexts.

Glyph ♵

Large glyph ♵

In a label ♵ PVC (resin code 3)

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

Related ♻ (universal) · ♴ (type 2) · ♶ (type 4)

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the type-3 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 3 Plastics (♵) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2675";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2675;</p>
  <p>Using Decimal: &#9845;</p>
  <p>Using Direct Character: ♵</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>&#x2675; PVC (resin code 3)</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2675 → ♵ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).

2. Decimal: same code point as 9845 → ♵. Same glyph.

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

4. CSS: use \2675 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 &pvc; 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+2675. Use ♵ or ♵.

Not ♻

Not the universal recycling symbol

♻ (U+267B) is the general Mobius-loop mark. ♵ is specifically resin code 3 (PVC).

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. “PVC — resin code 3”).

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2675 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-3 plastics recycling symbol (U+2675) and its entity forms (♵, ♵, CSS \\2675) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.

✓ Universal support

Type 3 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+2675 / entities Full support

Bottom line: There is no named entity. Prefer ♵ or ♵ in HTML, and \\2675 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: type-3 plastics symbol is U+2675 (decimal 9845), Miscellaneous Symbols.
HTML: no named entity — use ♵ or ♵.
CSS: use \2675 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: PVC resin code 3 — not ♻ or other resin codes.

One line: U+2675 → ♵ / ♵ / CSS \2675 (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Type 3 Plastics recycling symbol (♵) in HTML?

Use ♵ (hex), ♵ (decimal), type ♵ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2675 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2675.

What is the Unicode value for Type 3 Plastics recycling?

U+2675 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-3 PLASTICS). Hex 2675, decimal 9845. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols. Resin code 3 = PVC.

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 PVC packaging labels, recycling guides, and sustainability content about resin identification code 3. 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 \2675 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ♵.

How is ♵ different from ♻ or other resin codes?

♵ (U+2675) is type-3 plastics (PVC). ♻ (U+267B) is the universal recycling symbol. Type 2 is U+2674 (HDPE); type 4 is U+2676 (LDPE). Do not swap resin codes.

Did you know?

Type-3 plastics recycling symbol (♵) is Unicode U+2675 (decimal 9845) — RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-3 PLASTICS in Miscellaneous Symbols. There is no named HTML entity; use ♵, ♵, UTF-8 ♵, or CSS \2675. Resin identification code 3 is PVC (polyvinyl chloride). It is not the universal recycling symbol (♻, U+267B).

Next: Recycling Symbol Type 4 Plastics

Learn the HTML entity for the type-4 plastics recycling symbol — the next character in this entity sequence.

Type 4 Plastics tutorial →

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