Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♵ has the Unicode code point U+2675. 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+2675 to binary:
00100110 01110101. 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 10110101
RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-3 PLASTICS·U+2675
♵
Character Information
Code Point
U+2675
HEX
2675
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 B5 | 11100010 10011001 10110101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 75 | 00100110 01110101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 75 26 | 01110101 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 75 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01110101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 75 26 00 00 | 01110101 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♵
URI Encoded
%E2%99%B5
Description
The Unicode character U+2675 is known as the "RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-3 PLASTICS." This symbol plays a crucial role in digital text as it helps to promote awareness and responsible handling of plastic waste. Specifically, it signifies the recycling code for polypropylene and polyethylene plastics, which are widely used in consumer products like containers, packaging materials, and various household items. The symbol is part of a broader set of recycling symbols defined by the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) Resin Identification Codes. By incorporating this character into their content, authors and organizations can effectively communicate the importance of recycling these plastic types to a global audience. This character has not only cultural significance but also practical implications, as it helps to reduce pollution and conserve resources by encouraging proper disposal and recycling practices.
How to type the ♵ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9845 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.