HTML Entity for Recycling Symbol Type 7 Plastics (♹)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Recycling Symbol for Type 7 Plastics (♹) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2679 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-7 PLASTICS) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—used for “Other” plastics (polycarbonate, nylon, multi-layer, and mixed resin types) on packaging and eco-friendly websites.
Render it with ♹, ♹, or CSS escape \2679. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ♹ with U+267B (♻, universal recycling), U+2678 (♸, type 6 PS), or resin codes 1–6 (♳–♸).
⚡ Quick Reference — Type 7 Plastics Symbol
U+2679Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
♹Hexadecimal reference
♹Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
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Unicode U+2679
Hex code ♹
HTML code ♹
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2679
Meaning Type-7 plastics (Other) recycling mark
Resin code 7 = Other plastics (PC, nylon, mixed)
Related U+267B = universal recycling (♻)
U+2678 = type-6 plastics (♸)
U+2673 = type-1 plastics (♳)
Block Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ♹ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\2679";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Type 7 plastics (hex): ♹</p>
<p>Type 7 plastics (decimal): ♹</p>
<p id="point">Type 7 plastics (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Type 7 Plastics recycling symbol (♹) is widely supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Type 7 Plastics recycling symbol (♹) in sustainability contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
♹ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2679 to display the type 7 plastics recycling symbol.
Decimal HTML Code
♹ uses the decimal Unicode value 9849 for the same character.
CSS Entity
\2679 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements for icons or labels.
Recycling symbol result
All three methods render ♹. Unicode U+2679 in Miscellaneous Symbols. Next: Reference Mark.
Use Cases
The Type 7 Plastics recycling symbol (♹) is commonly used in:
Sustainability projects, green branding, and environmental campaigns.
Polycarbonate bottles, nylon, multi-layer packaging, and mixed resin labels.
Municipal waste pages explaining how to sort type 7 plastics.
Plastic resin code charts and environmental science content.
Character pickers, entity documentation, and symbol guides.
Pair ♹ with visible text like “Type 7 Other”; add aria-label for icons.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
♹or♹for inline type 7 plastic marks - Include resin code text (Other / Type 7) alongside the symbol
- Set
<meta charset="utf-8">for reliable rendering - Use the correct symbol—♹ for type 7, not universal ♻
- Pick one numeric style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Confuse ♹ with universal recycling ♻ or other resin-type marks
- Use padded Unicode notation like U+02679—the correct value is
U+2679 - Use CSS escape
\2679in HTML text nodes - Rely on ♹ alone without explanatory text for accessibility
- Assume every font renders Miscellaneous Symbols identically—test your typeface
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+2679
♹ ♹For CSS stylesheets, use \2679 in the content property
Unicode U+2679 — RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-7 PLASTICS (Other)
Distinct from universal ♻, type 6 ♸, and types 1–5 (♳–♷)
Previous: Type 6 Plastics (♸) Next: Reference Mark
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
♹ (hex), ♹ (decimal), or \2679 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three render ♹.U+2679 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-7 PLASTICS). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 2679, decimal 9849. Resin code 7 = Other plastics.Explore More HTML Entities!
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