Why is Green a Good Color for Recycling?

What’s in a color? More than you might think. Color isn’t just something we choose because it’s pretty or bright and attention getting. There is a whole psychology behind why we like or choose the colors that we do.

Do you ever consider that your surroundings may be influencing your emotions and state of mind? Have you ever noticed that certain places, in particular, irritate you? How about noticing places that are especially relaxing and calming? Well, there’s a good chance that the colors in those spaces are playing a part.

We choose certain colors to depict emotions and actions. When portraying recycling, for example, green has been used more heavily than any other color. Why?

The color green is associated with many word and emotions that go hand-in-hand with recycling, including the following:

• Renewal
• Natural
• Balancing
• Growth
• Harmony
• Health

Did you know that Pantone named its 2017 Color of the Year to be “Greenery”?

The color Greenery signifies nature and the environment. Besides literally seeing green in fashion and design this year, Greenery helped to keep the environment front-and-center this year.

Just about every time you see some type of recycling symbol or images, the color green will be incorporated somehow.

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