Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♴ has the Unicode code point U+2674. 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+2674 to binary:
00100110 01110100. 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 10110100
RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-2 PLASTICS·U+2674
♴
Character Information
Code Point
U+2674
HEX
2674
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 B4 | 11100010 10011001 10110100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 74 | 00100110 01110100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 74 26 | 01110100 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 74 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01110100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 74 26 00 00 | 01110100 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♴
URI Encoded
%E2%99%B4
Description
The Unicode character U+2674 represents the Recycling Symbol for Type-2 Plastics, a widely recognized environmental icon used to signify the proper disposal of specific materials. Typically utilized in digital text, this symbol serves as an easily identifiable marker for users, encouraging them to recycle plastic items responsibly. In particular, it denotes type-2 plastics such as HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) and PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), which are commonly found in items like milk jugs, water bottles, and many types of packaging. The Recycling Symbol for Type-2 Plastics holds cultural significance in various regions as a symbol of environmental stewardship and awareness, contributing to global efforts towards reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption.
How to type the ♴ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9844 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.