The recycle logo (or symbol) appears on the products we buy on a
daily basis. Its purpose is to encourage people to participate
in the recycling process and identifies that the packaging is
recyclable. This internationally-recognized recycling symbol was
created in the early 1970s as a part of the design contest that
was initiated by the Chicago-based Container Corporation of
America (CCA) at different high schools and colleges across the
country. The purpose was to increase the awareness of the
environmental issues and also to create a logo for their then-
revolutionary recycled cardboard boxes. The contest was won by a
23-year-old college student, Gary Anderson from the University
of Southern California, whose creation marked the first official
Earth day. His concept for the now famous logo basically
originated from 19th century mathematician August Ferdinand. The
recycling logo is not a trademark and everyone can use it;
however restrictions do exist in some local areas as to how can
one use it like for exa