U+267B · Miscellaneous Symbols
Recycling Symbol ♻
The black universal recycling symbol shows three chasing arrows forming a triangle, a sign for recycling and reuse. It is used in packaging information, sustainability messages, office signage and social media posts about the environment. Many devices show it as a green emoji. It signals recyclability generally and does not identify a specific plastic type.
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+267B | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 9851 | |
| HTML (hex) | ♻ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ♻ | |
| CSS | \267B | |
| JavaScript | \u267B | |
| Python | \u267B | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 99 BB | |
| UTF-16 | 267B | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%99%BB |
Character details
| Official name | BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| General category | Other Symbol (So) |
| SymbolHero category | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| Emoji | Yes – has an emoji presentation |
How to type ♻
Windows
- Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, then type “black universal recycling symbol”.
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
267Bthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “black universal recycling symbol”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “black universal recycling symbol”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
267B.
iPhone & Android
- Open the emoji keyboard on iPhone or Android and search “recycling symbol”.
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “black universal recycling symbol” or enter
U+267B. - HTML:
♻ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(9851)
Examples
- Please ♻ after use
- ♻ Paper and cardboard only
- Packaging is 100% ♻
Good to know
Don’t mix it up: It is similar to ♲ (U+2672, UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL), an outlined version that does not display as an emoji.
Display: the character itself is always the same code point, but its shape comes from the font on the device showing it. If you see an empty box, the font lacks this glyph—the text is still correct.
Similar miscellaneous symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ♻?
It is U+267B (BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL), decimal 9851.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 267B then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “black universal recycling symbol”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ♻ (or ♻). There is no named entity.