Recycling and environmental protection have become mainstream, which products can be GRS certified?

According to statistics, millions of tons of discarded PET bottles cover the surface of theEarth every year, with over 1 billion pieces of clothing being discarded, constantly updating data on landfills and pollution on Earth. If our clothes are environmentally friendly and use biodegradable materials that can be recycled for reuse, it can protect the environment and save resources.

Renewable resources

The renewable resources (recyclables) in household waste are suitable for recycling and resource utilization, mainly including discarded paper, plastic, metal, packaging, textiles,electrical and electronic products, glass, etc.

1. Paper: Newspapers, books, paper packaging, office paper, magazines, etc.

2. Metals: cans (aluminum), cans (iron), cutting tools (stainless steel), faucets (copper), etc.

3. Glass: colorless glass (white wine bottle, beverage bottle, etc.), colored glass (yellow wine bottle, beer bottle, etc.).

4. Plastic: Plastic packaging, beverage bottles, toiletries bottles, etc.

5. Home appliances: small electronic products, rice cookers, refrigerators, televisions, etc.

6. Fabric: clothing, home textile products, accessories, etc.

7. Rubber: Automotive tires, bicycle tires, rubber gloves, etc.

The Trend of GRS Certification

GRS certification is widely used in the textile industry, and many clothing brands requiresuppliers to undergo GRS certification. For example, companies such as Nike, H&M, Adidas, etc. require suppliers to undergo GRS certification. The EU government has also ordered a ban on the manufacturing of textile waste in its member states, requiring them to start specialized textile recycling in 2025 and improve the reuse rate of textile fabrics.Therefore, member countries have shifted their attention to recyclable fabrics, and GRShas become a darling of the mainstream brand community.

Although GRS certification is currently mainly concentrated in the textile and clothing industry, it is not limited to a certain industry. Any recyclable material, such as metal, plastic, or paper products, is applicable as long as the product meets the entry threshold of containing at least 20% recycled materials. That is to say, this standard can be used with any recycled input material and can be applied to any supply chain.