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The recycling symbol, sometimes referred to as the "Dosen Recycling Sign" (in German, "Dosenpfandzeichen"), is a universal symbol used to indicate that a product or its packaging can be recycled. The symbol consists of three arrows forming a triangle, with the arrows representing the three stages of the recycling process: collection, processing, and remanufacturing.
The symbol was created in 1970 by a 23-year-old college student named Gary Anderson, who won a design competition organized by the Container Corporation of America. The symbol quickly gained popularity and was adopted by many countries as a standard symbol for recycling.
In Germany, the "Dosen Recycling Sign" specifically refers to a deposit system for beverage containers, such as cans and bottles, which was introduced in 2003. The symbol appears on these containers to indicate that a deposit has been paid and can be redeemed when the container is returned for recycling. The deposit system has been very successful in promoting recycling and reducing litter in Germany.
