Recycling has become an undeniable necessity today. However, it's not always easy to know which packaging is recyclable. Since January 1, 2015, the Triman logo has appeared on packaging to guide consumers. This guide will help you understand what this logo means and how it can assist you in your recycling efforts.
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What is the Triman Logo?
The Triman logo represents a human silhouette surrounded by arrows, symbolizing the civic act of sorting. This pictogram is a mandatory sorting signal on recyclable products in France, indicating that these products should not be disposed of with household waste, but sorted for recycling.Importance of the Triman Logo
- Recyclability Signal: The Triman logo indicates that the product is recyclable and should be sorted correctly.
How to Use the Triman Logo?
- Identify Recyclable Products: Look for the logo on packaging to know which products can be recycled.
- Complementary with Sorting Info: Use the Sorting Info to know which part of the packaging is recyclable.
Basic Rules of Recycling
- Yellow Bin: Recycle plastic bottles and flasks, metal cans, cardboard, and newspapers.
- Green Bin: Use it for glass bottles, jars, and pots, but avoid putting glass objects like plates or vases in it.
- Grey Bin: Dispose of other waste, including packaging containing toxic products, here.
Differences between the Triman Logo and the Green Dot
- Triman Logo: Indicates that the product is recyclable and must be sorted.
- Green Dot: Signifies that the producer contributes to packaging recovery, but does not guarantee that the packaging is recyclable.
