Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♻ has the Unicode code point U+267B. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+267B to binary:
00100110 01111011. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011001 10111011
BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL·U+267B
♻
Character Information
Code Point
U+267B
HEX
267B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 BB | 11100010 10011001 10111011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 7B | 00100110 01111011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 7B 26 | 01111011 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 7B | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01111011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 7B 26 00 00 | 01111011 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♻
URI Encoded
%E2%99%BB
Description
The Unicode character U+267B, known as the Black Universal Recycling Symbol, is a widely recognized sign that represents recycling in digital text. This symbol plays a crucial role in conveying environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices. It serves as an easily identifiable marker for items or processes that can be recycled, helping to reduce waste and conserve resources. The Black Universal Recycling Symbol has been adopted globally, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers due to its universal nature. This character is frequently used in various digital platforms such as websites, mobile apps, software interfaces, social media posts, and electronic documents to symbolize the importance of recycling and eco-friendly practices.
How to type the ♻ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9851 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.