Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Certification
Offering proven thermoplastic elastomers with the corresponding GRS certificate.
KRAIBURG TPE, the global TPE manufacturer’s production site in Malaysia has recently obtained the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification for selected thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions. This initiative is in response to the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the plastics industry. KRAIBURG TPE has taken proactive steps to provide customers with environmentally-friendly alternatives. The GRS certification ensures that the TPE compounds meet stringent social and environmental criteria throughout the production process, including the use of GRS-certified raw materials and seamless traceability in the supply chain.
Who does the GRS-certified TPE target?
Our GRS-certified TPEs will benefit industries who are already GRS-certified, with the intention of expanding the use of recycled materials in their products in accordance with the GRS certification scheme.
By choosing our GRS-certified TPEs, customers are encouraged to create strategies that meet endconsumer expectations and requirements on sustainability.
The key advantages of KRAIBURG TPE’s GRS-certified TPE compounds include:
- The chemicals used comply with international regulations and standards to ensure product safety.
- Access to compounds with GRS certification, ensuring environmental responsibility.
- Complete traceability in the supply chain, enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Seamless transition from fossil-based to sustainable raw materials, reducing carbon footprint.
What is GRS Certification?
The GRS is a comprehensive international product standard designed to certify Recycled Content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. It is a voluntary standard aimed at increasing the utilization of recycled materials in products and mitigating the environmental impact of their production.
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) was developed through an open and transparent process led by Textile Exchange and a multi-stakeholder group which included representatives from across the industry and different sectors, including industry organizations, supply chain members, brands, and area experts.
The GRS has additional aims in reducing the harmful impact of production on people and the environment, providing assurance that products are processed in a more climate-friendly way and encouraging higher proportions of recycled content in products. The Global Recycled Standard is intended for use with any product that contains at least 20% Recycled Material. Each stage of production is required to be certified, beginning at the recycling stage and ending at the last seller in the final business-to-business transaction.
Source From: Textile Exchange Global Recycled Standard Implementation Manual 4.2
What are typical application examples for TPE with GRS certification?
The GRS-certified TPE compounds are tailored to industries where the benefits of sustainable materials are most significant, including personal care, household appliances, toys, wearables, and consumer electronics.
Personal Care
Household
Wearables
Consumer Electronics
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