What is GRS (Global Recycled Standard)?
2024-11-13
What is the purpose of the GRS label?
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) label ensures the presence of recycled materials throughout the entire supply chain while meeting additional environmental and social criteria.
What are the key guarantees of GRS?
The GRS label guarantees the following:
- Reduction of the adverse impact of production on people and the environment.
- Durably treated products.
- High percentages of recycled content in products.
- Responsible production.
- Recycled materials.
- Traceability.
- Transparent communication.
- Stakeholder engagement.
How to get the GRS label?
Labeling by an independent certification body like SGS validates the compliance of your practices with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). The GRS is designed for all products that contain at least 20% recycled materials.
For which category of products?
The Global Recycled Standard is applicable to finished or intermediate products based on recycled materials. Various types of recycled materials are permitted in GRS, such as textiles, plastics, glass, leather, metal, and more.
Who can get certified GRS?
Companies such as recyclers, manufacturers of semi-finished and finished products, distributors, and brands that wish to have their recycled products and responsible practices recognized by an international label can apply for the GRS label. For example, GRS applies to companies engaged in activities in the following sectors:
- Textile sector: recycling, spinning, knitting, printing, stitching, ginning, weaving, and dyeing.
- Plastics sector: mechanical and chemical recycling, grinding, extruding, forming, molding, and packaging manufacturers.
- Cosmetic and food sectors: manufacturers of packaging made of recycled materials, and brands and distributors using packaging made of recycled materials.