Universal Recycling Symbol (♲) is the Unicode character at U+2672 (UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. It is the familiar three-arrow mark used for recyclable materials and eco-friendly messaging.
Remember
Character ♲
Unicode U+2672
Hex entity ♲
Decimal ♲
CSS escape \2672
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ♲. Pair it with words like “Recyclable” so meaning is clear without relying on the icon alone.
Using Hex Code: ♲
Using HTML Code: ♲
Using CSS Entity: ♲
Typed directly: ♲
Eco label: ♲ 100% Recyclable
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2672 → ♲ in HTML. The browser turns it into ♲.
2. Decimal: same code point as 9842 → ♲. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2672 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ♲ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ♲: fine in UTF-8 pages. The eco label shows the symbol with supporting text.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Universal Recycling Symbol.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &recycle; for U+2672. Use numeric forms.
Look-alikes
♲ ≠ ♻
U+2672 is the universal recycling symbol. U+267B is the black universal recycling symbol — a different code point.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2672 belongs in CSS. ♲ / ♲ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Miscellaneous Symbols coverage varies. If ♲ is missing, keep the word “Recyclable” visible.
A11y
Do not rely on the icon alone
Screen readers may not name the symbol clearly. Pair ♲ with plain-language text.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ♲, not ♲.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Universal Recycling Symbol (U+2672) and its numeric entity forms (♲, ♲, CSS \\2672) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Universal Recycling Symbol (♲)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ♲ in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2672 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ♲ or ♲ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2672 only inside CSS content. Pair with clear eco wording.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this symbol is U+2672 (decimal 9842).
HTML: use ♲ or ♲ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2672 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ♲ ≠ ♻ (universal ≠ black recycling symbol).
One line:U+2672 → ♲ / ♲ / CSS \2672, or paste ♲.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ♲ (hex), ♲ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2672 in the content property. All render ♲. You can also paste ♲ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2672 (hex 2672, decimal 9842). Unicode names it UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ♲. Use numeric references like ♲ or ♲.
No. ♲ (U+2672) is the universal recycling symbol. ♻ (U+267B) is the black universal recycling symbol. They are different Unicode characters.
HTML entities (♲ or ♲) go in markup. The CSS escape \2672 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ♲.
Use it on sustainability pages, eco labels, and recycling guidance when you need this exact symbol. Always pair it with clear text such as “Recyclable” for accessibility.
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Did you know?
Universal Recycling Symbol is Unicode U+2672 (decimal 9842) — official name UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. HTML5 has no named entity. It marks recyclable materials and is not the black universal recycling symbol (U+267B ♻).
