Recycling symbol

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/recycling-symbol

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Recycling symbol built?First Earth Day, April 22, 1970
2. What is the symbol originator?Gary Anderson, a graphic design student
3. What is the intellectual property status?Public domain; not trademarked, allowing for universal use
4. What does the recycling symbol look like?It has three arrows chasing each other in a loop, like a Mobius strip. The arrows form a continuous circle that shows movement.
5. Who made the recycling symbol and when?A 23‑year‑old student named Gary Anderson drew it in 1970 for Earth Day. He entered it in a contest and won.

Semiotics: The study of signs and symbols and their interpretation.
Mobius strip: A non-orientable surface with only one surface and one boundary, often used to represent continuous cycles.
Resin Identification Code (RIC): A system of numbers (1-7) used to identify different types of plastic for recycling purposes.
Circular Economy: An economic model aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources.