HTML Entity for Recycling Symbol Type 7 Plastics (♹)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2679

HTML Entity for recycling symbol for type 7 plastics (♹) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Type 7 Plastics Recycling Symbol Entity?

Recycling symbol for type-7 plastics (♹) is the Miscellaneous Symbols character at Unicode U+2679 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-7 PLASTICS). It marks resin identification code 7 — OTHER (other or mixed plastics). There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.

Remember

Character     ♹
Unicode       U+2679
Named entity  none
Hex entity    &#x2679;
Decimal       &#9849;
CSS escape    \2679

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	`\2679`	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: "\2679"`
Universal recycling (Mobius loop)	`♻` (`U+267B`)
Specific resin codes (1–6)	`U+2673`–`U+2678`
Accessible plastic labels	Glyph + clear wording (e.g. “OTHER — resin code 7”)

See it

Live Preview

Type-7 plastics recycling symbol rendered in common eco contexts.

Glyph ♹

Large glyph ♹

In a label ♹ OTHER (resin code 7)

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

Related ♻ (universal) · ♸ (type 6) · ♺ (generic)

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the type-7 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 7 Plastics (♹) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2679";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2679;</p>
  <p>Using Decimal: &#9849;</p>
  <p>Using Direct Character: ♹</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>&#x2679; OTHER (resin code 7)</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2679 → ♹ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).

2. Decimal: same code point as 9849 → ♹. Same glyph.

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

4. CSS: use \2679 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 &other; 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+2679. Use ♹ or ♹.

Not ♻

Not the universal recycling symbol

♻ (U+267B) is the general Mobius-loop mark. ♹ is specifically resin code 7 (OTHER).

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. “OTHER — resin code 7”).

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2679 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-7 plastics recycling symbol (U+2679) and its entity forms (♹, ♹, CSS \\2679) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.

✓ Universal support

Type 7 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+2679 / entities Full support

Bottom line: There is no named entity. Prefer ♹ or ♹ in HTML, and \\2679 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: type-7 plastics symbol is U+2679 (decimal 9849), Miscellaneous Symbols.
HTML: no named entity — use ♹ or ♹.
CSS: use \2679 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: OTHER resin code 7 — not ♻ or codes 1–6.

One line: U+2679 → ♹ / ♹ / CSS \2679 (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Type 7 Plastics recycling symbol (♹) in HTML?

Use ♹ (hex), ♹ (decimal), type ♹ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2679 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2679.

What is the Unicode value for Type 7 Plastics recycling?

U+2679 (RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-7 PLASTICS). Hex 2679, decimal 9849. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols. Resin code 7 = OTHER (other or mixed plastics).

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 other/mixed plastic labels, recycling guides, and sustainability content about resin identification code 7. 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 \2679 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ♹.

How is ♹ different from ♻ or other resin codes?

♹ (U+2679) is type-7 plastics (OTHER). ♻ (U+267B) is the universal recycling symbol. Type 6 is U+2678 (PS); types 1–5 use U+2673–U+2677. Do not swap resin codes.

Did you know?

Type-7 plastics recycling symbol (♹) is Unicode U+2679 (decimal 9849) — RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-7 PLASTICS in Miscellaneous Symbols. There is no named HTML entity; use ♹, ♹, UTF-8 ♹, or CSS \2679. Resin identification code 7 covers other or mixed plastics (OTHER). It is not the universal recycling symbol (♻, U+267B).

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