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Möbius Loop

Here you will find image files for the Möbius loop (see description below), available for download in a variety of standard software formats. These graphics are provided to facilitate the development of departmental materials.

Instructions: Right-click on the link to download the file you require. If you need further assistance, consult Help.

Black

• Adobe Illustrator
  Download mobius_blk.ai (58 KB)
• Corel Draw
  Download mobius_blk.cdr (14 KB)
• Encapsulated Post Script
  Download mobius_blk.eps (58 KB)
• Graphics Interchange Format
  Download mobius_blk.gif (1 KB)
• Joint Photographic Experts Group
  Download mobius_blk.jpg (8 KB)
• Tag Image File Format
  Download mobius_blk.tif (12 KB)

Background

The Möbius loop is the symbol used for claims of recyclable or recycled content. An example of the Möbius loop appears below; ensure there is enough contrast so that the symbol is clear and distinguishable.

If the Möbius loop symbol is used alone (i.e. without a percentage value), it indicates a recyclable claim.

If you are making a claim of recycled content, the percentage of recycled material (i.e. the proportion, by mass, of recycled material in the product) must be stated, either inside the Möbius loop or outside and immediately adjacent to it. Below is Industry Canada's preferred format.

If there is any potential for confusion (e.g. if the cover and inside pages have a different percentage of recycled content) the symbol must be accompanied by an explanatory statement.

For more details, consult the National Standard of Canada CAN/CSA-ISO 14021-00, Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling), available from the Standards Council of Canada.