EPA Seeks to Phase Out Recycling Symbol on Hard-to-Recycle Plastics

• The EPA wants to stop using the "chasing arrows" symbol on plastics numbers 3-7.
• The symbol was created in 1970 by Gary Anderson and is now universal for recycling.
• The EPA says the symbol causes confusion since many plastics with it can't actually be recycled.
• The EPA proposes replacing the chasing arrows with solid triangles to reduce burden on recyclers.
• Environmental groups support the change to provide clearer recycling information.

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