EPA may change "chasing arrows" recycling symbol for plastics 02:24. The "chasing arrows" logo is universally recognized as a sign to recycle, but the Environmental Protection Agency is now saying ...

McGuire spotted the similarity of the lightning strike to the symbol that's forever associated with her home state's famous musician, who died in April 2016 at age 57.

The agency wants to stop using the “chasing arrows” logo on plastics that can’t be recycled. The man who designed it more than 50 years ago agrees that the symbol has been misused.

VERIFY: 'Chasing arrows' symbol doesn't guarantee an item is recyclable. Some products with the icon are actually quite difficult to recycle. To stream WUSA9 on your phone, you need the WUSA9 app.