We all know that we all have only one earth, and a good sustainable ecological environment is becoming more and more important. Therefore, more and more importing countries have greater demands for imported products to be recyclable and sustainable. Only RCS certification water bottles are recognized as recyclable stainless steel watr bottle.
Moreover, with the continuous advancement of global sustainable development and low-carbon economy, the rational use of recycled resources has been paid attention to by more and more brand buyers and consumers, and has become a market trend. Reuse of materials helps to reduce dependence on non-renewable resources, reduce garbage emissions and the environmental load caused by garbage disposal, and contribute to the sustainable development of society.
RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) is an international voluntary certification standard for recycled material products. It emphasizes the traceability of recycled materials and the principle of supply chain component sharing.
What is RCS?
RCS is the Recycled Claim Standard, and its full English name is Recycled Claim Standard. RCS is another recycling (recycling) standard launched by the TE Textile Trade Organization in 2013, which provides certification basis for products using recycled raw materials. It is also a global recycling standard certification. RCS applies to all products that contain at least 5% recycled materials, including processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, sales and use.
FuWinn stainless steel water bottles contain more than 90% recycled materials, making it more competitive.
Is the RCS certificate always valid?
Of course not. The RCS certificate is valid for 12 months. Enterprises need to renew it every year to obtain the RCS certificate.
What products are RCS certified for?
Products containing recycled materials are all eligible for RCS certification. Currently, there are mainly the following major categories of products: textiles, plastics, metals, electronics, packaging, leather, shoes, toys, bags, handicrafts, and other (products containing recycled materials).
At present, the metal bottles produced by FuWinn bottles can meet the requirements of RCS. Because our materials have RCS certificates. This will also be more environmentally friendly.
What is the difference between RCS and GRS?
Everyone has heard a lot about GRS, but not very clear about RCS. Let’s explain the situation in detail. There are a total of 5 aspects.
1.RCS certification is a low-level version of GRS certification
RCS products can use GRS certified raw materials, but GRS products cannot use RCS raw materials.
2. Different recycled content
The recycled content of GRS certification needs to be more than 20%, while the recycled content of RCS certification only needs to be more than 5%.
3. Environmental and social responsibility audit
GRS certification adds environmental and social responsibility audits on the basis of RCS certification requirements.
4. Different certification logos.
5. Different certification requirements
GRS certification has requirements for chemicals used in the process, while RCS certification does not.
What are the advantages of RCS certification over GRS certification?
1. The recycled content only needs to reach more than 5%;
2. There are no relevant requirements for social responsibility, chemical management, environment, etc.;
3. It is relatively friendly to some products, such as metals, electroplating, etc.
Enterprises cannot meet the relevant requirements for social responsibility, environmental management or chemical use stipulated in the GRS certification standards in the short term, but hope to be able to effectively prove the recycled content of products in the upstream and downstream of the supply chain or communicate with end consumers. , You can apply for RCS certification.
What are the benefits of RCS?
Completing RCS certification will make the company’s recycled material claims more convincing, make the products globally recognized, help companies improve their competitiveness, and establish an international brand and sustainable development image. Mainly focused on:
1. Get more orders
Become a supplier of international famous companies and get more orders.
2. Enhance brand image
Make the company’s recycled material claims more convincing and establish a sustainable development image of the brand.
3. Build a sustainable supply chain
Improve the utilization efficiency of raw materials and demonstrate the sustainable development level of the supply chain.
4. Lead green consumption
The use of recycled materials is necessary for environmental protection and leading green consumption.
5. Avoid violating market requirements
Prove the company’s environmental sustainability claims and avoid violating market requirements.
Which countries have a high demand for RCS?
At present, most European countries will need RCS, and the United States will also have RCS. I believe that RCS will become more common in countries around the world in the future.
Many customers have reported to us that under the same circumstances, RCS products will be more popular. And the price of RCS products is also very market-priced. After all, the sustainable concept of RCS products is highly recognized by consumers.
FuWinn drinkware has always been at the forefront of sustainability. We discovered the needs of our customers very early. So we have complete RCS certificates to ensure that our products are sustainable and environmentally friendly. If you need certification, please feel free to contact us. Certified products can make you more competitive in the market.
