kierräysmerkit

Kierrätysmerkit are symbols used in Finland to indicate that a product or its packaging is recyclable or made from recycled materials. These markings are crucial for consumers to correctly sort their waste and contribute to the circular economy. The most common type of kierrätysmerkki is the "recycle symbol" itself, a set of three chasing arrows forming a triangle, often accompanied by text indicating the material type, such as "paperi" (paper), "lasi" (glass), or "metalli" (metal).

Another significant marking is the "Finnish Recycling" or "Suomen Kierrätys" symbol, which signifies that the packaging is collected and processed through the Finnish recycling system, often managed by the producer responsibility organizations like Lassila & Tikanoja or Pirkanmaan Jätehuolto. These symbols are typically found on plastic packaging, cardboard, glass jars, and metal cans.

Additionally, there are markings related to specific material compositions, like the SPI resin identification codes for plastics, which use a number within the chasing arrows symbol to identify the type of plastic (e.g., PET, HDPE). While these are not exclusively Finnish, they are commonly found on imported goods and are important for proper sorting in Finnish recycling facilities. Products made from recycled content may also bear specific labels indicating their origin, encouraging consumers to choose more sustainable options. Understanding these kierrätysmerkit helps ensure that materials are diverted from landfills and reintroduced into the production cycle, supporting environmental sustainability.