GRS global recycling standard certification, the beginning of green development

Sustainability is the eternal theme of human development.

With the development of social economy, more and more people realize the importance of green, health and environmental protection. The clothing, household textiles and protective articles, which are closely related to people's daily life, are closely related to green, health and environmental protection in every link of the production, consumption and waste (recycling) process from the source of raw materials, intermediate products to terminal products. Therefore, the international professional certification in the textile field related to them emerged as the times require, endorsing the entire life cycle of textile products.

What is GRS certification?

GRS is the abbreviation of the global recycling standard for textiles and clothing. Originally formulated by the Netherlands Regulatory Union, it was implemented in January 2008. Third party certification standards established for the use of recycled fibers after therecycling of waste textiles.

Why pass GRS certification? (Background)

With the deterioration of the environment and the shortage of resources, the country and the government are increasingly aware of the importance of environment, recycling and reuse. The GRS certification is designated for the needs of the textile industry to inspect recycled products or certain specific products, and more importantly, let retailers and consumers know which parts of specific products are recycled materials, and how to deal with these materials in the supply chain. Of course, there are many advantages to passing certification.

What are the benefits of GRS certification?

Enterprises can obtain many unexpected benefits after certification:

Improve the "green" and "environmental protection" market competitiveness of enterprises.

Standard recycled material identification.

Strengthened the brand awareness of the enterprise.

It can be recognized globally and easier to enter the international arena.

Enterprises have the opportunity to be included in the procurement list of international buyers and world famous enterprises.

What are the main principles of GRS certification?

The GRS standard is applicable to products with a recovery content of 20% or more. And it can be applied to any accepted recycled materials, and can be applied to any supplychain.

What are the requirements of the Global Recycling Standards Certification?

Application for GRS certification must meet the requirements of traceability, environmental protection, social responsibility, regeneration mark and general principles.

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