Materials

Welcome to our landing page on verification of sustainable products through certificates. We would like to give you a thorough understanding of different certification standards and their importance for sustainability. First, let's dive into the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and the two important subcategories: Recycled 100 and Recycled Blended.

 

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international certification standard that aims to promote recycling and reduce waste in the production process. This standard covers various materials, including rPET, recyclable cotton, recyclable steel and rcancas. Each of these materials has unique properties and contributes in different ways to sustainability.

 

Recycled 100:

The Recycled 100 certification is awarded to products that are made from 100% recycled material. This means that the entire product is made from materials that have been recycled from previous products or waste. By choosing products with Recycled 100 certification, you contribute directly to the reduction of waste and minimize your ecological footprint.

 

Recycled Blended:

The Recycled Blended certification applies to products that contain a mixture of recycled materials and new material. This mix enables the use of recycled resources and reduces the need to extract and produce new materials. By choosing products with Recycled Blended certification, you still contribute to reducing resource consumption and the amount of waste.

 

Now let's go a little deeper into some of the materials used in certified sustainable products:

 

rPET (recycled PET):

rPET is a material made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It is usually used to produce reusable bottles, clothing and textiles. By using rPET, the need to produce new plastic materials is reduced, helping to reduce the amount of plastic waste and alleviate the burden on the environment.

 

Recycled cotton:

Recycled cotton is made from recycled cotton material, which usually comes from the waste from textile production or used textiles. By recycling cotton, you reduce water consumption, pesticide load and energy consumption compared to growing and producing new cotton. It also promotes circular economy by extending the life of cotton materials.

 

Recyclable steel:

Recyclable steel is made from scrap steel and materials from recycled steel. Using recyclable steel saves valuable resources, as the production of steel from raw materials requires large amounts of energy and emits significant amounts of greenhouse gases. Recyclable steel helps reduce CO2 emissions and reduces the need for iron ore mining.

 

rcancas:

rcancas is an environmentally friendly material made from recycled cotton and recycled polyester. It is often used to make durable, reusable bags and textiles. Using rcancas reduces the need to produce new materials and reduces the amount of waste. It is a sustainable alternative to traditional fabric materials.

 

By choosing products that are certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and use materials such as rPET, recyclable cotton, recyclable steel and rcancas, you are helping to promote a circular economy and reduce the burden on the environment. These certificates and materials are important steps towards a more sustainable future where we can enjoy high quality products while protecting our planet.