15 Of The Most Famous Box And Packaging Symbols And Their Meanings 15 Of The Most Famous Box And Packaging Symbols | Page 3

The Green Dot. Sometimes mixed up with the symbol
mentioned above, but not necessary meaning the same
thing. For most European countries, this means the
manufacturer has made some kind of contribution towards
the recycling and the recovery of packaging.

Crossed Out Bin. You are most likely, but not limited to,
to find this symbol on a battery package. Batteries, unlike
other household items, must never be disposed of in
regular dust bins. Electronic appliances like irons, radios
and television sets also carry this symbol.

Keep Dry. Keep the box out of rain and do not store it in
damp places. Sometimes you can also use the box
instead of an umbrella, but that’s just pushing your luck.

This Side Is Up. Sometimes you see it written with plain
words and sometimes all you have is this castle-looking
image. Whatever you do, always obey it, otherwise you
goods might pay the price.

Thermometer. Whenever you see this symbol you should
know the box contains food or drinks. The small numbers
on the thermometer indicate the temperature at which the
goods should be stored so they wouldn't spoil.