Eco-signs and eco-colours not only in logistics

Abstract

The author of the article describes the problem of eco-symbols, that is, the marking goods, packages and containers for the selective waste collection. The development of new technologies means coping with the increased consumer demand, that causes the rising amount of wastes. The result of better and better organized logistic processes is that the waste is the phenomenon that is not only universal but also causing problems to such an extent that natural environment can not cope with without the help of man . Waste processing is necessary. In order to make it is possible, the consumers have to be encouraged to sort them. The first part of the article presents the eco-signs. They are esthetic and concise in their meaning symbols, designed by the graphic designers. The eco-signs are not only to focus our attention by their aesthetic form but also to help a consumer to make a decision how to cope with the wastes of various types. In the article there are also images of the most commonly used eco-signs. In the second part of the article the problem of containers of selective waste collection is discussed .The author also described the way of selection of wastes with the help of standard containers and various types of products that are not selected in this system. The article contains photos of containers of selective of waste collection in five colours.