“There are many advantages to using the same symbol to identify the same environmental aspect on competing products, and it is hoped that manufacturers will adopt a consistent approach and not discourage the use of the same symbol. However, care must be taken not to infringe on intellectual rights by the use of a registered design.”

The Mobius Loop is used to represent that the product is recyclable. The Mobius Loop can also indicate that the product is made out of recycled material. In this case, the Loop is accompanied with a percentage representing how much of the product was made of reused material.

For use of the Mobius Loop in Canada, visit the Government of Canada’s Environmental Claims: A Guide for Industry and Advertisers.