Certification Standard

GRS

Global Recycled Standard

Issued by: Textile Exchange

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30–70%
Energy Reduction
≥20%
Recycled Content
Annual
Audit Cycle

Standard Overview

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. It applies to any product containing at least 20% recycled material.

Key Requirements

Minimum 20% recycled content for product certification

Full chain of custody tracking from raw material to finished product

Social responsibility requirements including safe working conditions

Environmental management practices and wastewater treatment

Restricted substance list compliance

Third-party audit by accredited certification body

Certification Benefits

Credible verification of recycled content claims

Supports circular economy and waste reduction

Meets growing brand and consumer demand for sustainable materials

Enables transparent supply chain communication

Reduces environmental footprint by 30–70% compared to virgin materials

Yucheng's Practice

Yucheng's GRS-certified recycled PU, TPU, and microfiber product lines use post-consumer and post-industrial recycled inputs. Our recycled series reduces energy consumption by 30–70% compared to virgin material production, helping our brand partners meet their sustainability targets and ESG commitments.

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