About GRS Certified Recycled Polyurethane
Recycled polyurethane (otherwise known as PU) is a vegan leather alternative to traditional leather, PVC and virgin polyurethane. GRS Certified Polyurethane is a recycled version of polyurethane, and is a solution to the waste of both pre and post consumer polyurethane.
Traditional virgin polyurethane is durable and takes significantly less resources to process than leather, but it has drawbacks, especially when it is not used responsibly. Recycled, certified polyurethane is a great alternative to animal leather, PVC and virgin polyurethane.
Waste Sources
Global Recycling Standards
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.
SOCIAL REQUIREMENTS
The GRS requirements encompass fair treatment of workers through the following considerations:
- Forced, bonded, indentured and prison labor
- Child Labor
- Freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
- Discrimination, harassment and abuse
- Health and safety
- Wages, benefits and terms of employment
- Working Hours
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The GRS requirements encompass the environment through the following considerations:
- Energy use
- Water use
- Wastewater / Effluent
- Emissions to Air
- Waste management
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
The GRS requirements encompass the use of chemicals through the following considerations:
- GRS Chemical Management
- Record Keeping
The GRS has also defined:
- Restricted Chemical Substances
- Inherently problematic substances
Considerations
GRS Certified Polyurethane is recycled so it has a less of a negative impact on the earth, however it is still a synthetic. Please recycle responsibly.
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