The "chasing arrows" logo is universally recognized as a sign to recycle, but the Environmental Protection Agency is now saying it's also universally confusing.

VERIFY: 'Chasing arrows' symbol doesn't guarantee an item is recyclable Some products with the icon are actually quite difficult to recycle. To stream 13OYS on your phone, you need the 13OYS app.

At issue is the chasing arrows symbol combined with “resin identification code,” a number from 1 through 7 that appears in the middle of the symbol.

At least 85% of single-use plastic items don’t get recycled, even if they carry the familiar triangular symbol. A California bill would restrict which plastics can bear the mark.

In recent years, however, companies have come under scrutiny for being too liberal with their use of the iconic “chasing arrows” recycling symbol: It makes plastic bags and other products seem ...

WASHINGTON — A symbol called a “mobius loop” or the “chasing arrows” is universally recognized as a sign to recycle. Many people assume that a product being stamped with that symbol ...

VERIFY: 'Chasing arrows' symbol doesn't guarantee an item is recyclable Some products with the icon are actually quite difficult to recycle. To stream 13News Now on your phone, you need the 13News ...

WASHINGTON — A symbol called a “mobius loop” or the “chasing arrows” is universally recognized as a sign to recycle. Many people assume that a product being stamped with that symbol ...