U+2672 "♲" Universal Recycling Symbol Unicode Character

U+2672 "♲" Universal Recycling Symbol is a graphical representation of a circular, triangle shaped recycling emblem, often containing three curved arrows arranged in a continuous loop. This specific variant, sometimes called the "Universal Recycling Symbol," is designed to convey the concept of recycling in a broad, inclusive manner, distinct from other more specific recycling symbols in the Unicode standard. It is commonly used in digital communications, signage, and environmental messaging to indicate that a material or product can be recycled, promoting sustainability and waste reduction. The symbol's design emphasizes the cyclical nature of recycling, where materials are reprocessed and reused rather than discarded.

General Properties

Code Point	U+2672
Version Added	3.2
Name	Universal Recycling Symbol
Block	Miscellaneous Symbols
General Category	Other Symbol
Canonical Combining Class	Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class	Other Neutral

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding	♲
HTML Hex Encoding	♲
UTF-8 Encoding	0xE2 0x99 0xB2
UTF-16 Encoding	0x2672
UTF-32 Encoding	0x00002672
C/C++/Java Escape	\u2672

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check	Yes
NFD Quick Check	Yes
NFKC Quick Check	Yes
NFKD Quick Check	Yes
Numeric Type	None
Numeric Value	NaN
Line Break	Alphabetic
Script	Common
Script Extensions	Common
Indic Syllabic Category	Other
Pattern Syntax	Yes
Vertical Orientation	Upright
Grapheme Base	Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break	Other
Word Break	Other
Sentence Break	Other