New Edge Accompanies Businesses on Green Transformation Journey

In the context of global supply chains being subject to increasingly stringent scrutiny regarding environmental and social responsibility, the selection of sustainable, recyclable raw materials that comply with international standards has become a systemic requirement for manufacturing enterprises. Standards such as RCS (Recycled Claim Standard), GRS (Global Recycled Standard), and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) are not merely certifications; they serve as critical frameworks to ensure transparency, traceability, and compliance throughout the entire supply chain.

Today, sustainable manufacturing is no longer a voluntary competitive advantage. It has become a fundamental prerequisite for businesses seeking deeper integration into the supply chains of multinational corporations and environmentally regulated markets worldwide.

1. Material Trends – From Compliance to Supply Chain Optimization

Modern enterprises are no longer challenged solely by technical performance and cost efficiency. They must simultaneously meet increasing requirements related to:

• Compliance with ESG, CSR, and international environmental regulations

• Material traceability throughout the entire product life cycle

• Mitigation of legal risks and supply chain disruption risks

  
  

In this context, raw materials are being restructured according to key sustainability-driven directions:

• Increasing the proportion of recycled content in material compositions

• Utilizing materials with controlled and certified origins

• Standardizing technical data and compliance documentation

  
  

📌Selecting the right materials enables businesses not only to meet current regulatory and customer requirements, but also to establish a solid foundation for long-term scalability in manufacturing and export markets.

2. Understanding Key Sustainability Standards

• RCS – Recycled Claim Standard

  - RCS is an international standard designed to verify the presence and proportion of recycled material in a product. The standard focuses on:

  + Verification of the source and percentage of recycled content

  + Ensuring consistency and integrity in supply chain traceability

  + Supporting companies in substantiating claims related to “recycled content”

  - RCS is commonly applied to materials such as plastics, polymers, and technical foams (PE, XPE, EVA)

  
  

• GRS – Global Recycled Standard

  - GRS is a more comprehensive standard that not only verifies recycled content but also incorporates requirements related to:

  + Environmental management throughout the manufacturing process

  + Social responsibility toward workers

  + Chemical control and safety within the supply chain

  - GRS is particularly suitable for enterprises deeply integrated into global supply chains and required to meet combined environmental, social, and compliance criteria.

• FSC – Forest Stewardship Council

  - FSC is an international standard for forest-based materials, widely applied to paper and carton products. FSC certification ensures that:

  + Wood and paper materials originate from responsibly managed forests

  + The Chain of Custody is strictly controlled throughout the supply chain

  + Companies meet requirements related to environmental protection and social responsibility

  - FSC certification is a critical requirement for paper-based packaging within export-oriented supply chains and multinational corporate procurement systems.

  
  

3. New Edge – Capabilities Aligned with Global Standards

New Edge is positioned as a materials solution partner for B2B customers, serving manufacturing enterprises, OEM/ODM factories, and the supply chains of multinational corporations.

New Edge focuses on:

• Selecting and developing material supply sources aligned with sustainability objectives

• Collaborating with partners capable of providing RCS and GRS certifications for plastic materials, and FSC certification for paper and carton

• Standardizing technical documentation, material data, and traceability systems to support audits and compliance assessments

  
  

This approach allows New Edge to engage from the early stages of material selection and design, thereby ensuring:

• A transparent and stable supply chain

• Enhanced capability to scale collaboration with global partners

• Long-term alignment with increasingly stringent environmental requirements

  
  

📌With strong technical expertise, a robust partner ecosystem, and an international compliance-oriented mindset, New Edge is well positioned to serve as a trusted materials partner for manufacturing enterprises pursuing sustainable production and global compliance.

📩 Contact us today for a fast quote and expert consultation!

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