What is the aim of GRS certification?

06 Aug.,2024

 

What is the aim of GRS certification?

Initially created by Control Union, it has been owned by the Textile Exchange since and is updated around every three to five years. The current version, 4.0, has been in force since .

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GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification is more comprehensive in the sense that it certifies the recycled materials in a product while including strict environmental and social dimensions in its specifications.


The main objective : 

The main aim is to increase the use of recycled materials in a finished product while monitoring social and environmental practices throughout the manufacturing process.


How?

The presence and amount of recycled inputs, the absence of toxic chemical products and respect for fundamental workers&#; rights are monitored by an independent third-party body.


What does GRS certification guarantee?

  • At least 20% recycled materials
  • A material that has genuinely been recycled as opposed to new products manufactured with the sole aim of being directly recycled
  • Responsible procedures: production, water treatment, waste management
  • Respect for fundamental workers&#; rights


The GRS standard

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The product contains at least 20% recycled materials and must contain at least 50% to use the GRS logo



Would you like to know more about recycled textile materials and their certifications? Toptex explains everything in the Toptex blog post &#;Recycled materials and certification: what you need to know!



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Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

Textile Exchange's Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an internationally recognized standard that sets requirements for the certification of recycled materials and third-party traceability of the supply chain. It sets new standards for the sustainable use of recycled materials in products and ensures that products bearing the GRS logo are made from recycled materials and meet high social, environmental and chemical criteria.
By adhering to strict guidelines for the use of recycled materials and transparency along the supply chain, the GRS sets a new benchmark for the textile industry. It is important to note that the GRS can be applied not only to textile products, but also to non-textile products such as packaging and accessories.

Why choose the GRS?

Sustainable materials: The GRS promotes the use of recycled materials, which helps to reduce the need for new raw materials and reduce the environmental impact of waste.

Social and environmental standards: The GRS ensures that products carrying the standard meet certain social and environmental criteria. This includes aspects such as compliance with labour standards and minimizing environmental impacts during the manufacturing process.

Transparency: With the GRS, brands and consumers can be sure that the origin of the recycled materials can be traced back to the place of origin.

Visit the website of the non-profit organization Textile Exchange for more information on the Global Recycled Standard

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