A Cleaner World Starts With Us

How2Recycle is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels.

A Smarter Label System

Variation in recycling programs, unclear labeling, and inaccurate recyclability claims make proper recycling a challenge. The How2Recycle label was created to provide consistent and transparent on-package recycling information to consumers in North America.

  • How to Prep Material for Recycling

    Tells you if any additional steps are required before you recycle an item

  • For More Information

    Our website is here to help answer your recycling questions.

  • How2Recycle

    This icon tells you whether the item falls into one of four categories - Widely Recycled, Check Locally, Not Yet Recycled, Store Drop-Off.

  • Type of Material

    Tells you what type of material the packaging is made of.

  • Packaging Format

    Tells you the specific packaging component that the label is referring to.

Explore the Labels

Recycling still has big problems that we are helping to solve

  • Most Recyclables Still End up in Landfills Some people still don't know or forget that certain materials are recyclable
  • Recycling Labels are Not Yet Standardized The majority of packaging doesn't have the correct recycling information
  • Recycling Information is Hard to Understand With so much conflicting information out there, it's easy to get confused

About How2Recycle

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H2R in Action

Blog

The latest How2Recycle Consumer Survey Report is...

August 17th, 2020
Each year, the general public improves their recycling habits from How2Recycle labels. In turn,...
In The Media

Thrive Market Joins How2Recycle® Label Program

April 6th, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, April 6, 2021 - How2Recycle is excited to welcome Thrive Market into...

Yum! Brands Joins How2Recycle® Label Program

March 25th, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March 25, 2021 - How2Recycle, the leading recycling labeling system in...

Multipet International, Inc. Joins How2Recycle®...

March 3rd, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March 3, 2021 - How2Recycle is excited to welcome Multipet...
Blog

REPORT: The Future of Store Drop-Off Recyclability

August 10th, 2020
Every day, brands and packaging producers submit detailed packaging specifications to...
In The Media

Gap Inc. Joins How2Recycle® Label Program

February 16th, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, February 16, 2021 - How2Recycle is excited to stitch Gap Inc. into the...

KISS Products Inc. Joins How2Recycle Labeling...

January 25th, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January 25, 2021 - How2Recycle is excited to welcome KISS Products...

Harry’s & Flamingo Join How2Recycle® Label...

November 23rd, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, November 23, 2020 - How2Recycle is welcoming Harry’s, an omnichannel...
Blog

How2Recycle Announces Formation of New Advisory...

July 13th, 2020
The How2Recycle label program has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years, and the...
In The Media

King Arthur Baking Company Joins How2Recycle...

November 12th, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, November 12, 2020 - How2Recycle is excited to add King Arthur Baking...

Kroger Joins How2Recycle Labeling Program

September 8th, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, September 8, 2020-How2Recycle today announced The Kroger Co., the...

VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C. Joins...

July 29th, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July 29, 2020 - How2Recycle is excited to welcome North America,...

Thrive Market Joins How2Recycle® Label Program

April 6th, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, April 6, 2021 - How2Recycle is excited to welcome Thrive Market into...

Yum! Brands Joins How2Recycle® Label Program

March 25th, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March 25, 2021 - How2Recycle, the leading recycling labeling system in...

Multipet International, Inc. Joins How2Recycle®...

March 3rd, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March 3, 2021 - How2Recycle is excited to welcome Multipet...

Gap Inc. Joins How2Recycle® Label Program

February 16th, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, February 16, 2021 - How2Recycle is excited to stitch Gap Inc. into the...

KISS Products Inc. Joins How2Recycle Labeling...

January 25th, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January 25, 2021 - How2Recycle is excited to welcome KISS Products...

Harry’s & Flamingo Join How2Recycle® Label...

November 23rd, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, November 23, 2020 - How2Recycle is welcoming Harry’s, an omnichannel...

King Arthur Baking Company Joins How2Recycle...

November 12th, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, November 12, 2020 - How2Recycle is excited to add King Arthur Baking...

Kroger Joins How2Recycle Labeling Program

September 8th, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, September 8, 2020-How2Recycle today announced The Kroger Co., the...

The latest How2Recycle Consumer Survey Report is...

August 17th, 2020
Each year, the general public improves their recycling habits from How2Recycle labels. In turn,...

REPORT: The Future of Store Drop-Off Recyclability

August 10th, 2020
Every day, brands and packaging producers submit detailed packaging specifications to...

VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C. Joins...

July 29th, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July 29, 2020 - How2Recycle is excited to welcome North America,...

How2Recycle Announces Formation of New Advisory...

July 13th, 2020
The How2Recycle label program has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years, and the...

Nature Fresh Farms Joins How2Recycle Labeling...

May 7th, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, May 7, 2020 - How2Recycle is thrilled to announce the addition of...

How2Recycle Recyclability Insights report now...

April 23rd, 2020
The How2Recycle Recyclability Insights report provides a macro view of the recyclability of...

Announcing the new How2Recycle Guides to...

April 8th, 2020
Have you ever been curious about... Why a package receives a certain How2Recycle...

Qurate Retail Group Joins How2Recycle® Labeling...

March 2nd, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March 2, 2020 - How2Recycle® is pleased to announce Qurate Retail...