Triman Manual

USER’S
HANDBOOK
TRIMAN
UNIFIED RECYCLING
SIGNAGE AND
1MARKING SYSTEM
Consult the French version
of the TRIMAN User’s Handbook.
V2/ December 2015

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The purpose of the signage system
1.2 Targeted users
1.3 Timetable for deployment
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.1 How the signage should be displayed
3.2 Graphic design rules
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided 1.
Introduction
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems
4. SPECIFIC FEATURES BY PRODUCT CHAIN

4.1 Furniture and furnishings
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes Consult 4, specific features by product chain
4.5 Household packaging
4.5.1 General cases This handbook is not a list of prescribed rules and regulations that must be followed; rather it is a set of
recommendations intended to help users apply the regulatory decree that establishes a unified signage system
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A
for recyclable products that are separately collected, with a view to creating a harmonised system that will be
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste more readily understandable for citizens and consumers in France.
5. GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD The graphical elements of the TRIMAN Unified Signage and Marking system can be downloaded via links in
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
Chapter 5 of this handbook (high-definition files).
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 THE PURPOSE OF THE SIGNAGE SYSTEM
1.2 Targeted users
1.3 Timetable for deployment History of the implementation of a unified signage system for end-of-life
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
products
2.1 Presentation Many types of products, both household and professional-use items, are covered by separate waste collection
2.2 Meaning systems in France. These collection systems are organised by product chain, and involve all the entities that
bring products to market – manufacturers, importers and distributors of the products that generate waste.
2.3 Messages
The first regulated national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) chain was set up in 1992 to collect
household packaging waste. Similar collection systems were later instituted for batteries and accumulators
3. APPLICATION (B&A), electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), paper and paper products, tyres, unused pharmaceuticals
3.1 How the signage should be displayed sold for personal human consumption, and clothing textiles, household linens and shoes. Other EPR chains
3.2 Graphic design rules have been put into place more recently, to handle: infectious healthcare waste (medical waste sharps used in
self-treatment); furniture and furnishings; and specific non-point waste.
3.2.2 Dimensions As treatment chains for end-of-life products have progressively developed, more than 15 certified Producer
3.2.3 Messages Compliance Schemes (PCSs) and collective organisations have been created in France. These PCSs act on
3.2.4 Examples behalf of and under the responsibility of the entities that bring products to market, and work with companies,
businesses and local authorities to collect and treat different types of waste.
3.2.5 To be avoided
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems Each organisation has developed its own communication methods. Numerous product and packaging marking
systems have been devised by these different actors to inform consumers and guide waste sorting.
Separate waste collection for recycling has been hindered by the diversity of product and packaging markings.
Furthermore, many products and packages have no sorting or recycling markings at all. In this context
4.2 Graphic papers emerged the idea of a unified signage and marking system that would more systematically indicate separate
4.3 Tyres collection options to consumers, and at the same time highlight product marketers’ recycling efforts.
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes
4.5.1 General cases France’s commitments and reference legislation
Pledge 255 of the Grenelle environmental conference is a commitment to “harmoniser au niveau national
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste la signalétique et les consignes de tri par exemple au moment du renouvellement de chaque marché,
afin de permettre des campagnes d’information nationales et promouvoir une information lisible sur les
5. GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD étiquetages” [to harmonise sorting signage and instructions at the national level, for example when contractual
agreements are renewed, to foster national information campaigns and to promote legible information on packaging].

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1.1 THE PURPOSE OF THE SIGNAGE SYSTEM
1.1 The purpose of the signage system The pledge adopted at the Grenelle conference is transposed in article 46 of the Grenelle 1 environmental
1.2 Targeted users legislation, stipulating that waste sorting signage and instructions will be progressively harmonised.
The practical aspects of this harmonisation are stipulated in the French Environment Code (article L.541-10-5)
and amended by the Law of 2 January 2014 authorising the government to simplify corporate activity
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
(article 19). The latter states that, excepting glass packaging of household items, as of 1 January 2015 all
2.1 Presentation recyclable products covered by an Extended Producer Responsibility chain must display unified signage
2.2 Meaning and markings to inform consumers that the product is recyclable.
2.3 Messages
The ways in which the unified Triman signage system is to be implemented are specified in the
application decree pertaining to unified signage for recyclable products that are separately collected.
3. APPLICATION
(Decree no. 2014-1577 of 23 December 2014, published in the Journal Officiel of 26 December 2014).
Triman unified recycling signage
3.2.2 Dimensions Triman is a signage system for consumer information that has been elaborated to meet regulatory
3.2.3 Messages requirements.
3.2.4 Examples The application decree pertaining to unified signage for designated recyclable products that are
3.2.5 To be avoided separately collected requires all marketers of recyclable products covered by an Extended Producer Consult the text of the
Responsibility chain to display the unified signage markings on such products to inform consumers regulatory decree
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems that the product is separately collected for recycling. If not placed on the product itself, the mar-
kings must be displayed on the packaging, use instructions or any other medium (including electronic)
4. SPECIFIC FEATURES BY PRODUCT CHAIN that accompanies the product
4.2 Graphic papers The signage concerns on all recyclable products that are se-
The term “product” refers to all
parately collected and that are covered by Extended Producer
4.3 Tyres consumer goods and packaging as
Responsibility (EPR) chains, with the exception of electrical and
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes defined in the French Environ-
electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, and specific
4.5 Household packaging ment Code R543-43.
non-point waste. These categories are subject to specific signage
4.5.1 General cases rules under European regulations.
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A See Part 4 of the handbook. Specific features by product chain See article R543-43.
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste
The signage system presented here aims to identify clearly and without ambiguity the recyclable
5. GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD
products that are separately collected at the end of their useful life.

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1.2 TARGETED USERS
1.1 The purpose of the signage system This handbook is intended primarily for product marketers and their partners
1.2 Targeted users and service providers.
Consult the text of the
1.3 Timetable for deployment regulatory decree
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
Targeted industrial manufacturers
2.1 Presentation Marketers (manufacturers, importers, and distributors of products under their own brand) of recyclable
2.2 Meaning products that are separately collected and covered by an EPR chain:
2.3 Messages
• Furniture and furnishings

3. APPLICATION
• Graphic papers
• Tyres
• Clothing textiles, household linens, shoes
• Household packaging
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages • Electrical and electronic equipment
3.2.4 Examples • Batteries and accumulators
3.2.5 To be avoided • Products that generate specific non-point waste
4. SPECIFIC FEATURES BY PRODUCT CHAIN Manufacturers’ partners and service providers

4.1 Furniture and furnishings Most marketers will rely on partners or service providers for implementation of the Triman signage. This handbook
4.2 Graphic papers is a tool that can be used by design agencies, packaging designers, style studios, engravers, printers, developers,
4.3 Tyres researchers.
4.5.1 General cases

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1.3 TIMETABLE FOR DEPLOYMENT
1.1 The purpose of the signage system Key dates in the deployment of Triman signage up to 1 January 2015.
1.2 Targeted users
January 2014
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM August 2009

2.1 Presentation Legislation enacted
July 2010
2.2 Meaning authorising the government
E L A B O R AT I O N
2.3 Messages Grenelle 1 to simplify corporate activity
legislation Grenelle 2 (article 19) and amending
(article 46) legislation (timetable article L.541-10-5
3. APPLICATION for implementation) of the Environment
3.1 How the signage should be displayed is included in the French code
“To the exclusion of glass packaging
“Recycling/sorting Environment Code of household items, as of 1 January 2015
3.2 Graphic design rules signage (article L.541-10-5) all recyclable products covered by an
and instruction Extended Producer Responsibility chain
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors will be that are put on the market must display
progressively
unified signage and markings to inform
3.2.2 Dimensions harmonised”.
consumers that the product is recyclable,
3.2.3 Messages in keeping with conditions specified
by the Council of State”.
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
I M P L E M E N TAT I O N
4.1 Furniture and furnishings In the event of
December 2014 non-compliance with the
4.2 Graphic papers 1 january 2015 stipulations regarding unified signage
4.3 Tyres for separately collected recyclables,
the appropriate administrative authorities
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes Decree no. 2014-1577 may give notice to the responsible entity, ordering
4.5 Household packaging pertaining to unified signage them to fulfil their obligations, under article
Triman unified L171-8 of the Environment Code. In this case
4.5.1 General cases for designated recyclable Products put on the the notice must specify that non-compliance
products that are separately market before signage system with this notification order is a misdemeanour
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A 1 January 2015 are not enters into force
collected, codified in articles punishable by a fine of €100,000
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste R.541-12-17 and R.541-12-18
affected by this measure, and a prison sentence of 2 years,
and can be sold until under article II, paragraph 5°
of the Environment Code stocks are depleted.
of article L173-1 of the
Environment Code.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.2 Targeted users
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
2.
Signage system
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases

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2.1 PRESENTATION OF THE SIGNAGE SYSTEM
The Triman signage system always includes three graphic elements that cannot be dissociated.
1.2 Targeted users
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation In the foreground appears a human silhouette that symbolises the act
2.2 Meaning of the responsible citizen. The silhouette is turned to the right, towards
the future. This visual element is a reminder of the central position of
2.3 Messages
the civic-minded consumer.
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5 Household packaging Three arrows in the middle ground symbolise sorting An arrow in the background encircling the
and separate collection for better waste treatment. silhouette symbolises recycling.
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2.2 MEANING
1.1 The purpose of the signage system The unified Triman signage is a visual signal that tells consumers that the product (and its packaging)
1.2 Targeted users are separately collected in order to be recycled.
The Triman markings alone do not specify how the product is collected (door-to-door pick-up, drop-off containers
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM on public streets, at civic amenity sites, on distributors’ premises, etc.)
2.1 Presentation Manufacturers, importers, or own-brand distributors can, if they wish, specify how the product is collected by
2.2 Meaning
Meaning displaying a message in addition to the Triman pictogram.
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.1 How the signage should be displayed See section 2.3 on Messages
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided What should I do with my waste?
Yogurt container, clothing, notebook, hair dryer, light bulb...
What can be done with all this waste?
The web tool quefairedemesdéchets.fr, helps citizens sort their waste. Users simply enter the type of
object they wish to discard; the tool indicates the best way to dispose of it, and the nearest collection
4.2 Graphic papers point, as the case may be. The website also tells users how the waste is treated after sorting, and how
4.3 Tyres to avoid producing this kind of waste.
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes Conceived by the French Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development and ADEME,
4.5 Household packaging quefairedemesdéchets.fr currently lists over 850 types of waste and more than 50,000 collection points
and drop-off centres. The database is regularly expanded and updated.
4.5.1 General cases
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A See the quefairedemesdéchets.fr website for further information.

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2.3 MESSAGES
1.2 Targeted users Message on waste sorting
A message may be displayed, in addition to the mandatory Triman symbol.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
Marketers are free to supplement the symbol by additional textual or visual elements, to aid consumers’
2.1 Presentation understanding. Additional messages are optional; they can be used to:
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages 1 2
Provide consumers with instructions Inform consumers of product collection
3. APPLICATION for sorting points
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors Recommended messages for multi-packaging items
3.2.2 Dimensions In the case of items with multiple packaging materials, marketers may display the EMBALLAGES
Triman signage on the product packaging. The signage can be displayed on the most CARTONS ET PAPIER
3.2.3 Messages
visible packaging, along with sorting instructions for packaging materials that are not À TRIER
3.2.4 Examples marked with the Triman pictograph.
3.2.5 To be avoided
See section 3.2.3 on Messages for more detailed information on

4. SPECIFIC FEATURES BY PRODUCT CHAIN displaying messages to supplement the pictograph, and examples.
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
The message can be integrated in
a box to make it more legible.
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1.2 Targeted users
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems 3.
Application
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases

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3.1 HOW THE PICTOGRAPH SHOULD BE DISPLAYED
1.1 The purpose of the signage system The decision tree below makes it easy to determine how the pictograph should be displayed on products
1.2 Targeted users and packaging. This decision-making tool will help you find the case that applies to you. Consult the text of the
1.3 Timetable for deployment Your product and/or packaging is subject to the unified signage system if it meets the following regulatory decree
five conditions:
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning The Triman
2.3 Messages pictograph
NO NO NO NO NO
cannot be
displayed
3. APPLICATION Product
Product
3.1 How the signage should be displayed Product YES NOT subject to YES Household YES Recyclable YES designated YES
covered by EPR specific marking for sorting
3.2 Graphic design rules product * product and separate
(e.g. crossed-through
waste bin) collection
3.2.2 Dimensions LIST OF EPR CHAINS SPECIFIC MARKING DEFINITION OF DEFINITION OF RECYCLABLE DEFINITION OF SORTING AND
• Household and professional The following product chains CONSUMER A recyclable item, as defined by SEPARATE COLLECTION
3.2.3 Messages furniture and furnishings are subject to specific marking The Triman pictograph the French Environment Code Consumers are encouraged to
3.2.4 Examples • Household and assimilated rules: informs consumers that (article L.541-1-1) is any product discard items as recommended
graphic papers • Electrical and the designated products that can be effectively recycled for separate collection. Sorting
3.2.5 To be avoided • Household textiles, linens electronic equipment are separately collected under prevailing technical and and separate collection refer to
(crossed-through for recycling purposes. economic conditions. Operations the sorting of waste into separate
and shoes
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems waste bin) The term «consumer» to prepare items for reuse are streams by type of waste, to
• Household and professional as defined in French Law recycling operations. facilitate specific processing and
electrical and electronic • Batteries and accumulators 2014-344 (article 3) treatment.
equipment (crossed-through waste bin) excludes professional
4. SPECIFIC FEATURES BY PRODUCT CHAIN • Portable, automotive and • Chemical products that users. Triman signage
industrial batteries and generate specific non-point is not mandatory for
4.1 Furniture and furnishings accumulators waste products intended for
4.2 Graphic papers • Household chemical products professional use.
4.3 Tyres
that generate specific non-point Triman pictograph is mandatory
waste
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes • Tyres
4.5 Household packaging If your product meets these five conditions see the section
on your sector of activity (Part 4).
4.5.1 General cases
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A CLOTHING TEXTILES,
FURNITURE AND GRAPHIC HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD
TYRES
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste FURNISHINGS PAPERS LINENS PACKAGING
*At the design stage it may be difficult to distinguish household AND SHOES
products from those intended for professional use. If your product
5. GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD is recyclable and is covered by sorting and separate collection,
you can display the Triman pictograph regardless of the nature of If in doubt contact your professional or trade organisation,
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS the future user. and/or the Producer Compliance Scheme for your activity.

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3.1 HOW THE PICTOGRAPH SHOULD BE DISPLAYED
1.2 Targeted users
1.3 Timetable for deployment Triman pictograph is mandatory
It is recommended that the pictograph be
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM displayed directly on the product, to ensure
2.1 Presentation that the information is available to the
2.2 Meaning consumer at all times, and especially when
Pictograph displayed directly
2.3 Messages the item is discarded.
on the product
3. APPLICATION
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors See some examples of markings in the section devoted to your sector of activity (Part 4).
3.2.2 Dimensions Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
3.2.3 Messages SACHET PLASTIQUE
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided CAHIER

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases

Nb: Product packaging may also be subject to mandatory Triman marking.
See section 4.5 on Household packaging.
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Display on the product is not always
1.2 Targeted users
practical, for technical or economic
1.3 Timetable for deployment Example of default display reasons, or due to the time required for
implementation.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM In this case the markings can be
2.1 Presentation displayed on the product packaging, on
2.2 Meaning use instructions or via any other medium
including electronic media.
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2 Graphic design rules Display on product Display on product Display via electronic
packaging OR use instructions OR medium
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors (In this case no additional display is required
3.2.2 Dimensions on the product.)
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
NOTICE TV
Nos emballages /
produits peuvent faire l’objet
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems d’une consigne de tri,
pour en savoir plus :
www.quefairedemesdechets.fr

4.2 Graphic papers Les cartons
et papiers se trient.
Pour en savoir plus :
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases Les cartons
et papiers se trient.
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A Pour en savoir plus :

Example of marking: product
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS description card / page.

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1.2 Targeted users
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

Graphic
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
design rules
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3.2.1 BASIC RULES AND COLORS
1. INTRODUCTION
The following rules apply to the Triman unified signage defined in this handbook.
1.2 Targeted users
1 2
The pictograph must be displayed in a single It must not be hidden in any way, masked or
colour on a contrasting background, so that it segmented by other markings or images.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM is visible, legible, clearly comprehensible, and
2.1 Presentation indelible.
2.2 Meaning It should not be placed in a way or position
that would make it poorly visible at the time the
2.3 Messages
consumer discards the item.
3. APPLICATION
3 It cannot be modified: the original proportions 4
3.1 How the signage should be displayed must be conserved in all instances. It cannot be barred or crossed through.
3.2 Graphic
3.2.1 Basicdesign
rules rules and colors
and colors 5
3.2.2 Dimensions It cannot be affected by other contradictory messages, indications or signage that might conflict with
3.2.3 Messages the Triman pictograph or undermine the consumer’s understanding of the Triman message at the time
an item is discarded.
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems The unified signage defined in this handbook must be displayed in a single colour on a contrasting background.
4. SPECIFIC FEATURES BY PRODUCT CHAIN No restrictions are placed on the choice of colour.
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS Multiple Non-contrasting background

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3.2.2 DIMENSIONS AND PROTECTION
1.2 Targeted users Dimensions
The size of the Triman pictograph can vary.
It is recommended that the pictograph be:
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation At least as large as the markings placed on products to inform consumers of marketers’ effective contribution
2.2 Meaning to Extended Producer Responsibility chains.
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
In the absence of such markings, the pictograph should measure at least 1.1 cm
3.2.3 Messages 0.7 cm
1 cm x 1 cm.
3.2.4 Examples
In the event of technical constraints, in particular packaging of small size, 1 cm 0.6 cm
3.2.5 To be avoided
the pictograph should be no smaller than 0.6 cm x 0.6 cm.

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases
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3.2.2 DIMENSIONS AND PROTECTION
1.2 Targeted users Protection
It is recommended that a protective margin be maintained around the Triman pictograph.
To keep the area covered to a minimum, the width of the protective margin is equal to twice the width of
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
the arrow encircling the pictograph.
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning No other element can be placed within this margin. The background of the margin area must be identical
2.3 Messages to that of the pictograph.
3. APPLICATION
3.2 Graphic design rules 2xA
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems A

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
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3.2.3 MESSAGES
1.2 Targeted users Content of the message
You are free to choose your own message. The message used, however, must not include erroneous content, signage, or
indications that might contradict the Triman signage or interfere with consumers’ understanding.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
Messages placed on packaging may pertain either to the product or to its packaging.
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION The message may be

3.1 How the signage should be displayed presented as text in
3.2 Graphic design rules French language. CARTONS Les vêtements se
recyclent, ne les jetez pas !
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors Nb: The colour of ET EMBALLAGE Trouvez où les déposer sur le site
3.2.2 Dimensions the signage and the PAPIER À TRIER www.quefairedemesdechets.fr
3.2.3 Messages typography of text
3.2.4 Examples are not subject to
restrictions.
3.2.5 To be avoided

The message may
4.1 Furniture and furnishings also be in the form
4.2 Graphic papers of illustrations.
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3.2.3 MESSAGES
1.2 Targeted users Recommended messages for packaging
In the specific case of a product packaged with several recyclable and separately collected materials, it is
recommended that the marketer inform consumers by placing the Triman signage on each recyclable packaging
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
material. If the pictograph is not placed on each material it should be placed on the material with which the
2.1 Presentation consumer is most in contact, or on the use instructions, or any other medium, including electronic media. If
2.2 Meaning the Triman pictograph is not placed directly on each recyclable packaging material, it is recommended that
2.3 Messages the marketer inform consumers which materials are recyclable and separately collected.
Some examples of recommended messages for packaging made up of multiple components

3. APPLICATION
3.1 How the signage should be displayed On packaging to be separated from other waste: «Les éléments en carton sont à trier»,
3.2 Graphic design rules «Cartons et emballages papier à recycler».
Some examples of messages as they appear in use
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.1 Furniture and furnishings CARTON
4.2 Graphic papers + PAPIER
4.3 Tyres À TRIER
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3.2.3 – MESSAGES
1.2 Targeted users Other messages
Messages that complement the unified signage can be added to all products (and their packaging) for
which the signage is required. Using an optional message, consumers can be informed in greater detail
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM about how the product is collected.
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages Examples of optional messages
Information on how and where products are collected: “Pensez à rapporter vos […] dans les points d’apport
3. APPLICATION volontaire près de chez vous” ; “Triez vos cartons. Jetez les pots en grès dans la poubelle d’ordures ménagères”.
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors Some examples of messages as they appear in use
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
Les vêtements FAITES UN

se recyclent, ne les jetez pas ! GESTE ECOCITOYEN
Trouvez où les déposer sur le site EN TRIANT VOS
4.2 Graphic papers
www.quefairedemesdechets.fr EMBALLAGES CARTON
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases

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1. INTRODUCTION
3.2.4 EXAMPLES OF PICTOGRAPH DISPLAY
1.2 Targeted users Pictograph alone displayed on product
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions Pictograph displayed on a specific label Pictograph placed directly on the product.
3.2.3 Messages affixed to the product.
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
PLASTIC PACKAGING
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems CARDBOARD PACKAGING

NOT IN CONTACT
WITH THE PRODUCT
BONBONS
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A Pictograph displayed on recyclable
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste packaging.

See more specific examples in the section devoted to your product chain in Part 4
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS (click on the left-hand menu).

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3.2.4 EXAMPLES OF PICTOGRAPH PLACEMENT
1. INTRODUCTION
1.2 Targeted users
Examples of recommended messages on visible
1.3 Timetable for deployment outer packaging
N
CARTO
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
CLER
À RECY
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning CARTON
À RECYCLER
2.3 Messages tic
e
no
GPS
3. APPLICATION
CARDBOARD
3.1 How the signage should be displayed PACKING MATERIAL

Pictograph placed on outer cardboard packaging Pictograph and message placed on outer packaging
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors The cardboard packing material is recyclable but does with instructions pertaining to product and packaging
3.2.2 Dimensions not display the Triman pictograph because the message The paper is recyclable but does not display the Triman
3.2.3 Messages on the outer packaging indicates that the packing material pictograph because the message indicates that it is
3.2.4 Examples is separately collected for recycling. separately collected for recycling.
3.2.5 To be avoided
4. SPECIFIC FEATURES BY PRODUCT CHAIN PLASTIC
PLASTIC WRAPPER
4.1 Furniture and furnishings SHELL
CARTON OUI
PLASTIQUE NON
CARDBOARD
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres B
CHOOÎTE D
COL E
AT
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes OUI
ON NON
CARTTIQUE

PLAS
4.5.1 General cases PAPER PACKING MATERIAL

4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste Pictograph and message placed on visible cardboard Pictograph and message placed on outer cardboard
packaging packaging
5. GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD The message makes it easy for the consumer to understand The message refers the consumer to a website for sorting
that the plastic components inside the box are not and recycling instructions.
separately collected for recycling.
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3.2.4 EXAMPLES OF PICTOGRAPH PLACEMENT
1. INTRODUCTION
1.2 Targeted users
Examples of default message display
Pictograph and message Pictograph and message displayed via an electronic
displayed on use instructions medium
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages NOTICE TV
NOTICE
3. APPLICATION
3.1 How the signage should be displayed Ce meuble se recycle,
s’il n’est plus utilisable,
3.2 Graphic design rules déposez-le en déchèterie.
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors www.quefairedemesdechets.fr
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
Ce meuble se recycle,
s’il
Pour en n’estplus
savoir plus: utilisable,
déposez-le en déchèterie.
Notice à trier
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres www.quefairedemesdechets.fr

4.5.1 General cases
Additional messages may be communicated along with the pictograph. Here is an example
(to be adapted for each product chain):
“A la fin de la vie de votre produit, vous pouvez, le donner à une structure de réemploi si il est en bon
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS état, sinon le rapporter au magasin lors de l’achat d’un produit neuf ou le déposer à la déchèterie”.

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1. INTRODUCTION
3.2.5 TO BE AVOIDED
1.1 The purpose of the signage system The use of Triman signage must comply with graphic rules. Here are some examples of
1.2 Targeted users errors to avoid (this list is not exhaustive).
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
Deformed picto/2 Crossed-through picto Insufficient contrast Picto partially
3.1 How the signage should be displayed effaced
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
Multi-coloured picto Picto smaller than 0.6 cm Picto smaller than Picto hidden by other
surrounding markings elements
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5 Household packaging L’entreprise
Ne pas trier Protège X s’engage pour
4.5.1 General cases la planète l’environnement
Message is in Message is too general and Picto on products not covered
5. GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD contradiction with picto does not provide sorting/recycling instructions by Triman signage
(products not separately collected,
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS decree no. 2012-291)

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3.3 CO-DISPLAY WITH OTHER SIGNAGE SYSTEMS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.2 Targeted users
Principle of mutual recognition
1.3 Timetable for deployment In keeping with the principle of mutual recognition, the Triman signage may be replaced by other unified signage
regulated by another Member State of the European Union. This substitute signage must inform consumers that
the recyclable products are separately collected for recycling, it must be mandatory, and must cover all products
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM that are covered by the Triman signage.
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning Name of marking Signage Display Triman
2.3 Messages Triman signage
Crossed-through bin Mandatory by regulation
not mandatory
3. APPLICATION
Green dot, paper loop Contractual obligation
Tidy man Optional in France
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors These markings
3.2.2 Dimensions do not replace
Identification of Optional
Triman signage.
3.2.3 Messages packaging materials PETE HDPE V
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided Mobius strip Optional

General rules
Display of the Triman signage stipulated in the decree is mandatory. The Triman signage does not
4.1 Furniture and furnishings replace other markings or indications, except in the case of EEE, batteries and accumulators, and spe-
4.2 Graphic papers cific non-point waste. Specific signage exists for these products; a crossed-through waste bin for EEE
4.3 Tyres and batteries and accumulators.
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes Co-display with other signage systems Consulter le décret
4.5.1 General cases
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A PILES AA

IDE
HERBIC

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3.3 CO-DISPLAY WITH OTHER SIGNAGE SYSTEMS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.2 Targeted users Examples of co-display with Triman signage
1.3 Timetable for deployment Triman markings are displayed alongside sorting and recycling messages developed by eco-organisations. Illus-
trations of co-display of Triman markings with other signage can be downloaded on page 45 of this handbook.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning Examples: Household furnishings, Graphic papers
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions Examples: Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes, Consumer packaging
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
Other examples can be downloaded on page 45 of this handbook.
4.5 Household packaging .
4.5.1 General cases

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.2 Targeted users
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
4.
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
4. SPECIFIC
SPECIFIC FEATURES
FEATURESBY
BYPRODUCT
PRODUCTCHAIN
CHAIN
Specific features
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
by product chain
4.5.1 General cases

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1. INTRODUCTION 4 SPECIFIC FEATURES BY PRODUCT CHAIN
1.2 Targeted users
The Triman
pictograph
NO NO NO NO NO
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM cannot be
displayed
2.1 Presentation
Product Product
2.2 Meaning Product YES NOT subject to YES YES YES designated YES
Household Recyclable
2.3 Messages covered by EPR specific marking for sorting
product * product and separate
(e.g. crossed-through
waste bin) collection
3. APPLICATION
LIST OF EPR CHAINS SPECIFIC MARKING DEFINITION OF DEFINITION OF RECYCLABLE DEFINITION OF SORTING AND
3.1 How the signage should be displayed • Household and professional The following product chains CONSUMER A recyclable item, as defined by SEPARATE COLLECTION
furniture and furnishings are subject to specific marking The Triman pictograph the French Environment Code Consumers are encouraged to
3.2 Graphic design rules rules: informs consumers that (article L.541-1-1) is any product discard items as recommended
• Household and assimilated
graphic papers • Electrical and the designated products that can be effectively recycled for separate collection. Sorting
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors electronic equipment are separately collected under prevailing technical and and separate collection refer to
• Clothing textiles, household
3.2.2 Dimensions (crossed-through for recycling purposes. economic conditions. Operations the sorting of waste into separate
linens, shoes
waste bin) The term «consumer» to prepare items for reuse are streams by type of waste, to
3.2.3 Messages • Household and professional as defined in French Law recycling operations. facilitate specific processing and
electrical and electronic • Batteries and accumulators 2014-344 (article 3) treatment.
3.2.4 Examples equipment (crossed-through waste bin) excludes professional
• Portable, automotive and • Chemical products that users. Triman signage
3.2.5 To be avoided industrial batteries and generate specific non-point is not mandatory for
accumulators waste products intended for
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems • Household chemical products professional use.
that generate specific non-point Triman pictograph is mandatory
waste
4. SPECIFIC
SPECIFIC FEATURES
FEATURESBY
BYPRODUCT
PRODUCTCHAIN
CHAIN • Tyres
4.1 Furniture and furnishings If your product meets these five conditions see the section
4.2 Graphic papers on your sector of activity (Part 4).
4.3 Tyres CLOTHING TEXTILES,
FURNITURE AND GRAPHIC
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes FURNISHINGS PAPERS
TYRES HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD
LINENS PACKAGING
4.5 Household packaging *At the design stage it may be difficult to distinguish household AND SHOES
products from those intended for professional use. If your product
4.5.1 General cases is recyclable and is covered by sorting and separate collection,
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A you can display the Triman pictograph regardless of the nature of If in doubt contact your professional or trade organisation,
the future user. and/or the Producer Compliance Scheme for your activity.

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1. INTRODUCTION
4.1 FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS
1.1 The purpose of the signage system It is recommended that the pictograph be displayed directly on the product, to ensure that the information
1.2 Targeted users is available to the consumer at all times, and especially when the item is discarded.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM Pictograph displayed directly on the product

2.1 Presentation
Marked directly on recyclable Pictograph on a specific Pictograph on an existing label
2.2 Meaning
product Triman label affixed to the affixed to the product
2.3 Messages product
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
Pour en savoir plus : FAUTEUIL
4.3 Tyres
FAUTEUIL
4.5.1 General cases
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste To determine which types of furnishings must display Triman signage.
See the annex pertaining to application to this value chain.
Nb: Product packaging may also be subject to mandatory Triman marking. See section 4.5 on Household
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS packaging.

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1. INTRODUCTION
4.1 FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS
1.2 Targeted users Examples of default display
If the Triman pictograph is not marked directly on the product, it can be displayed on the product packaging,
use instructions or any other medium including electronic media (e.g. product information sheet on a
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
website, invoice, order slips, estimates, etc.).
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
Display on visible or outer Pictograph and message Pictograph and message displayed
2.3 Messages packaging displayed on use via an electronic medium
instructions
3. APPLICATION
3.2 Graphic design rules NOTICE
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors UREAU
MEUBLE
À
A DÉPOSER EN
3.2.2 Dimensions DÉCHÈTERIE
3.2.3 Messages s’il n’est plus utilisable,

3.2.4 Examples Pour en savoir plus :
3.2.5 To be avoided
Ce
meuble se recycle,
s’il
s’il n’est
n’est plus
plus utilisable,
utilisable
déposez-le en
déchèterie.
Notice
Notice àà trier.
trier
Pour
Pour en
en savoir
savoir plus
plus ::

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes s’il n’est plus utilisable
Notice à trier.
4.5 Household packaging Pour en savoir plus :
4.5.1 General cases


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1. INTRODUCTION
4.2 GRAPHIC PAPERS
1.1 The purpose of the signage system It is recommended that the pictograph be displayed directly on the product, to ensure that the information is
1.2 Targeted users available to the consumer at all times, and especially when the item is discarded.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
Pictograph displayed directly on the product
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning Marked directly on recyclable Marked directly on recyclable Marked directly on recyclable
2.3 Messages product product product
3. APPLICATION
CAHIER
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases

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1. INTRODUCTION
4.2 GRAPHIC PAPERS
If the Triman pictograph is not marked directly on the product, it can be displayed on the product packaging,
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM use instructions or via an electronic medium.
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning Pictograph and message Pictograph and message displayed
Display on packaging displayed on use instructions via an electronic medium
2.3 Messages
INSTRUCTIONS
3. APPLICATION FOR USE
EMBALLAGE
PAPER PAPIER
WRAPPER
3.1 How the signage should be displayed PLASTIC WRAPPER
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors Pour en savoir plus :
3.2.2 Dimensions 4
SA
UILLE
3.2.3 Messages 0 FE
100 NOTICE
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
LES
TOUS SONT S
ERS ABLE
PAPICYCL
RE
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems NOTICE

4.2 Graphic papers TOUS LES
4.3 Tyres PAPIERS SONT
RECYCLABLES
4.5 Household packaging NOTICE
4.5.1 General cases

A single recyclable package Several packaging components, Several packaging components,
some of which are recyclable some of which are recyclable

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1. INTRODUCTION
4.3 TYRES
Pictograph displayed directly on the product
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation Marked directly on recyclable
2.2 Meaning product
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
Examples of default display
If the Triman pictograph is not marked directly on the product, it can
be displayed on the product packaging, use instructions or via an
4. SPECIFIC FEATURES BY PRODUCT CHAIN electronic medium.
4.2 Graphic papers Pour en savoir plus :
www.quefairedemesdechets.fr Pictograph and message displayed
4.3 Tyres via an electronic medium
4.5.1 General cases Rapportez vos pneus
chez votre distributeur.
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A Pour en savoir plus :

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1. INTRODUCTION
4.4 CLOTHING TEXTILES, HOUSEHOLD LINENS, SHOES
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM Pictograph displayed directly on the product

2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning Picto marked directly on Picto marked on care Picto marked on sole of shoe
2.3 Messages product / on collar of T-shirt instructions label
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.4 Clothing
Clothingtextiles,
textiles,household
householdlinens
linensand
and shoes
shoes
4.5.1 General cases

To determine which Clothing textiles, linens and shoes must display Triman signage.
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS See the advice published in the Journal Officiel of 21 August 2008.

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1. INTRODUCTION
4.4 CLOTHING TEXTILES, HOUSEHOLD LINENS, SHOES
1.2 Targeted users
Examples of default display
If the Triman pictograph is not marked directly on the product, it can be displayed on the product packaging, use
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM instructions or via an electronic medium.
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
Display on visible or outer Pictograph and message displayed Pictograph and message displayed
packaging on use instructions via an electronic medium
3. APPLICATION
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors GIGOTEUSE
3.2.2 Dimensions Pour en savoir plus :
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
! INFO
4.1 Furniture and furnishings CARTON ET PAPIER
À TRIER
GIGOTEUSE A RAPPORTER
DANS UN POINT D’APPORT
4.2 Graphic papers

4.3 Tyres
4.4 Clothing
Clothingtextiles,
textiles,household
householdlinens
linensand
and shoes
shoes
4.5.1 General cases CARTON ET PAPIER
À TRIER
GIGOTEUSE A RAPPORTER
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A DANS UN POINT D’APPORT

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1. INTRODUCTION
4.5.1 HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING - GENERAL CASES
1.1 The purpose of the signage system In keeping with the Law of 2 January 2014 authorising the government to simplify corporate activity, the unified
1.2 Targeted users Triman signage is not mandatory for household glass containers.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
Examples of signage displayed directly on packaging
2.1 Presentation (the item to be recycled is the packaging itself)
2.2 Meaning
Recyclable packaging Several packaging components, Several packaging components, some of which
2.3 Messages
one of which is recyclable are recyclable
3. APPLICATION PLASTIC SACHET PLASTIC PACKAGING

PLASTIC PACKAGING
NOT IN CONTACT WITH
3.1 How the signage should be displayed CARDBOARD THE PRODUCT
CARD INSERT PACKAGING
3.2.2 Dimensions BONBONS
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided LAMES
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems DE RASOIR

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes CARDBOARD
PACKAGING
4.5.1 General cases

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1. INTRODUCTION
4.5.1 HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING - GENERAL CASES
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
Display on visible or outer packaging Several packaging components, some of which are recyclable
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages PLASTIC PACKAGING
PLASTIC NOT IN CONTACT WITH
SHELL THE PRODUCT
3. APPLICATION CARDBOARD
PACKAGING
B
3.2 Graphic design rules CHOOÎTE D LAIT
COL E
AT INFANTILE
BONBONS
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages CARDBOARD BOX
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
OUI

NON
CARTON
À TRIER

4.2 Graphic papers OUI
4.3 Tyres NON
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes CARTON
4.5 Household packaging À TRIER
4.5.1 General cases


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1. INTRODUCTION 4.5.1 HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING - GENERAL CASES
1.2 Targeted users Display on product packaging
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation Several packaging components, some of which are recyclable A single recyclable packaging
2.2 Meaning Example of version 1 Example of version 2 item, the label
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
PULL
3.1 How the signage should be displayed UREAU
MEUBLE À DÉPOSER
EN DÉCHÈTERIE
3.2 Graphic design rules CARTON ET PAPIER
À TRIER

3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples PULL
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases Signage displayed on all recyclable Display on visible or outer packa- Display on cardboard price tag.
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A packaging. ging. The picto is accompanied
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste by a message indicating that the
product and cardboard packing
5. GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD materials in the box are separately
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1. INTRODUCTION 4.5.1 HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING - GENERAL CASES
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM Pictograph and message displayed on use Pictograph and message displayed via an
instructions electronic medium
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.1 How the signage should be displayed Pour en savoir plus :

3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems RÉE
PUR

MEUBLE, CARTON
4.1 Furniture and furnishings ET PAPIER À TRIER
4.2 Graphic papers www.quefairedemesdechets.fr
4.3 Tyres
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4.5.2 SPECIAL CASES: EEE AND B&A
1. INTRODUCTION
Display of the Triman signage stipulated in the decree is mandatory. The Triman signage does not replace other markings
1.1 The purpose of the signage system or indications, except in the case of EEE, B&A, and specific non-point waste. Specific signage exists for these products; a
1.2 Targeted users crossed-through waste bin for EEE and B&A.
1.3 Timetable for deployment NB: Display of Triman signage may be mandatory for packaging of household EEE, B&A. See examples below.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM Display on product packaging Examples of default display

2.1 Presentation If the Triman pictograph is not marked directly on the product
2.2 Meaning packaging, it can be displayed on use instructions or via an
electronic medium.
2.3 Messages Several packaging
A single recyclable components, some of Pictograph and message Pictograph and message
3. APPLICATION package which are recyclable displayed on use instructions displayed via an electronic medium
3.2 Graphic design rules NOTICE TV
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors PILES AA
CARTON
ET PAPIER
3.2.2 Dimensions À RECYCLER
3.2.3 Messages www.quefairedemesdechets.fr
3.2.4 Examples PLASTIC

SACHET
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes Pour en savoir plus :

4.5.1 General cases PAPER PACKING
MATERIAL
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste Information on display of the crossed-through waste bin: Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and
accumulators (B&A) must be marked with the crossed-through waste bin.
5. GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD - Directive 2012/19/EU on WEEE and article R.543-177 of the Environment Code
6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS - Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators (superseded since 1 October 2015 by Directive 2013/56/EC) and article
R.541-12-7 of the Environment Code
- Standard EN 50 419 regarding specific non-point waste TR IMAN Unified R ecy cling Signage Sy s tem - Handbook
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1. INTRODUCTION
4.5.3 SPECIAL CASES: SPECIFIC NON-POINT WASTE
1.2 Targeted users Display on product packaging not in contact with the product
Several packaging components, some of which Co-display with other specific signage
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM are not recyclable
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.1 How the signage should be displayed Carton à recycler.
3.2 Graphic design rules Diffuseur usagé à

déposer chez certains
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors distributeurs ou
en déchèterie.
3.2.2 Dimensions Flacon vide à déposer

en déchèterie.
3.2.3 Messages
IDE
3.2.4 Examples HERBIC

3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres Carton
à recycle
Diffuseu
Flacon
r.
déposer r usagé
à
chez certains
distribu
teurs
en déchète
vide à
ou
rie.

en déchète déposer
www.qu rie.
efairede
mesdec
hets.fr

4.5.1 General cases If the Triman pictograph is not marked on product packaging, it can be displayed on use instructions or via
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A an electronic medium.
4.5.3 Special cases:
cases:Specific
Specificnon-point
non-pointwaste
waste

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1. INTRODUCTION
4.5.3 SPECIAL CASES: SPECIFIC NON-POINT WASTE
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
Pictograph and message displayed on use Pictograph and message displayed via an
instructions electronic medium
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
NOTICE INSECTIDE
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
ICIDE
INSECT IDE
3.2.4 Examples IC
IN S E C T
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres www.quefairedemesdechets.fr

4.5.1 General cases
4.5.3 Special cases:
cases:Specific
Specificnon-point
non-pointwaste
waste

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.2 Targeted users
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples 5.
Graphical
3.2.5 To be avoided

elements for
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
download
4.5.1 General cases
GRAPHICALELEMENTS
5. GRAPHICAL ELEMENTSFOR
FORDOWNLOAD
DOWNLOAD

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1. INTRODUCTION
5 GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD
1.2 Targeted users These graphical elements are freely available.
1.3 Timetable for deployment Download high-definition files by clicking on the button next to the element you want.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation 1 - Triman pictograph DOWNLOAD
2.2 Meaning Illustrator, PDF and JPEG formats
2.3 Messages HD - 300 dpi
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3.2.5 To be avoided OUI

4.1 Furniture and furnishings 4 – Signage developed
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4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres Illustrator and PDF formats
4.5.1 General cases 5 – Library of illustrations
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A Illustrator and JPEG formats DÉCHETERIE
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For any other purpose users must obtain permission from ADEME.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.2 Targeted users
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
6.
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

Abbreviations
4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
and acronyms
4.5.1 General cases

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1. INTRODUCTION
6 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
1.2 Targeted users
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM
2.1 Presentation
B&A Batteries and accumulators
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
CLP Classification, Labelling, Packaging. REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008
on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures
3. APPLICATION
EEE Electrical and electronic equipment
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors EPR Extended Producer Responsibility
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages PCS Producer Compliance Scheme
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases

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1. INTRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This handbook has been drawn up to respond to the needs expressed by product marketers.
1.2 Targeted users We would like to thank all the people and organisations who participated in the deliberations of the various working groups.
● Agence française des industries du numérique ● FIPEC
● Aliapur ● France nature environnement
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM ● Association française des distributeurs de papier et d’emballage ● Les entreprises du médicament
2.1 Presentation ● Association française des industries de la détergence ● Les industries du plâtre
2.2 Meaning ● Association française des industries des colles, ● L’Oréal
adhésifs et mastics ● MEDEF

2.3 Messages ● Association nationale des industries alimentaires
● Michelin
● Association pour la literie

● Mobivia
3. APPLICATION ● Auchan
● Nestlé
● Carrefour
3.1 How the signage should be displayed ● OSRAM SASU
● Casino
3.2 Graphic design rules ● Oxylane
● Comité français des aérosols

● PERIFEM
3.2.1 Basic rules and colors ● Comité français du butane et du propane
● Procter & Gamble
3.2.2 Dimensions ● Corepile

● Récylum
3.2.3 Messages ● Eco-emballages

● Screlec
● Ecofolio
3.2.4 Examples ● Solinest
● Ecologic
● Syndicat de l’industrie des technologies de l’information
3.2.5 To be avoided
● Eco-mobilier
● Syndicat français des conditionneurs de produits chimiques
3.3 Co-display with other signage systems ● Eco-systèmes

grand public
● EcoTLC ● Syndicat national des industries des peintures, enduits et vernis
● ERP Recycling ● Union des annonceurs

● Fédération de la maille et de la lingerie ● Union des industries de la fertilisation
4.1 Furniture and furnishings ● Fédération des entreprises de la beauté ● Union des industries textiles
4.2 Graphic papers ● Fédération des entreprises du commerce et de la distribution ● Union française de la literie
4.3 Tyres ● Fédération des entreprises internationales de la mécanique et ● Union française des industries des cartons, papiers et celluloses
4.4 Clothing textiles, household linens and shoes de l’électronique ● Union française du commerce chimique
● Fédération e-commerce et vente à distance

4.5 Household packaging ● Union nationale de l’imprimerie et de la communication
● Fédération française de la chaussure

● Union nationale des industries françaises de l’ameublement
4.5.1 General cases ● Fédération française des industries jouet - puériculture
● Union protection jardins et espaces verts
4.5.2 Special cases: EEE and B&A ● Fédération nationale des métiers de la jardinerie
● Valdélia
4.5.3 Special cases: Specific non-point waste ● Fédération française du bâtiment
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1. INTRODUCTION INFORMATION SOURCES
1.2 Targeted users
For further information on the regulations governing the Triman signage, readers can consult the
1.3 Timetable for deployment text of the regulatory decree on the Légifrance website.
2. SIGNAGE SYSTEM For questions pertaining to the specific use(s) of the Triman signage in your sector of activity,
2.1 Presentation contact your professional organisation or the Producer Compliance Scheme that covers your
product chain.
2.2 Meaning
2.3 Messages
3. APPLICATION
3.2.2 Dimensions
3.2.3 Messages
3.2.4 Examples
3.2.5 To be avoided

4.2 Graphic papers
4.3 Tyres
4.5.1 General cases

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