Energy Use for Greasy Wool Scouring
GECA·clause EV-3.1.6·p.46
The requirement
The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.
What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy use | ≤ | 40 | GJ/tonne |
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- Exemptions
- The energy use of water treatment facilities is exempt from calculation of total energy for the above criterion.
The publisher’s words
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- DoC EV-3.1.6.1: Outline of energy use for the greasy wool scouring process (spreadsheet, flow diagrams, etc), including a clear statement of the boundary conditions used in the calculation and a clear statement of the most energy intensive step in the production process.
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
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- What it asks
- Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Climate Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
GECA · Carpets · version C Gen 3.0 · clause EV-3.1.6 · page 46 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/1f702ce053659276
Record details
Page 46, EV-3.1.6: ENERGY USED FOR GREASY WOOL SCOURED. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid 1f702ce053659276 · document ac796b9da8b14cbb · fidelity verbatim · published 2026-06
Other clauses in this standard
| Clause | Name |
|---|---|
| EV-1.1 | Environmental Legislation Compliance |
| EV-3.1.1 | Chemical Bleaching of Yarns Prohibited |
| EV-3.1.2 | Surfactants Biodegradability Requirement |
| EV-3.1.3 | Wool Sourcing Effluent Discharge Requirement |
| EV-3.1.4 | Wool Grease Content |
| EV-3.1.7 | Petrochemical Raw Materials Sourcing |