Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♸ has the Unicode code point U+2678. 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+2678 to binary:
00100110 01111000. 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 10111000
RECYCLING SYMBOL FOR TYPE-6 PLASTICS·U+2678
♸
Character Information
Code Point
U+2678
HEX
2678
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 B8 | 11100010 10011001 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 78 | 00100110 01111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 78 26 | 01111000 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 78 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 78 26 00 00 | 01111000 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♸
URI Encoded
%E2%99%B8
Description
U+2678 is a Unicode character representing the Recycling Symbol for Type-6 Plastics. This symbol is used in digital text to indicate the specific category of plastic materials that can be recycled, namely polyhexenes (#6), which include Caprolactones and Polylactides. The character is commonly utilized in environmental contexts, particularly within waste management, recycling programs, and product labeling, to inform consumers about the appropriate disposal or recycling methods for these types of plastics. It plays a crucial role in promoting responsible consumption and proper waste handling to reduce plastic pollution and conserve resources. The Recycling Symbol for Type-6 Plastics is recognized globally, highlighting its cultural and technical significance across various regions and industries.
How to type the ♸ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9848 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.