> Those icons were actually called Resin Identification Code or RIC, which actually have nothing to do with recycling "have nothing to do with recycling" is to

> Those icons were actually called Resin Identification Code or RIC, which actually have nothing to do with recycling "have nothing to do with recycling" is too strong a statement; knowing what type of plastic it is helps with sorting. But you're right that having the triangle doesn't automatically mean it can or will be recycled.