Water Consumption Reduction
GECA·clause EV-5.2·p.51
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rocess water consumption of ≤ 50 L/kg of final product; or Recycle a mini | ≤ | 50 | unit not recorded |
| f final product; or Recycle a minimum of 40% of dyeing process water. | ≥ | 40 | % |
The document states how these relate: any one of these limits is accepted.
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The publisher’s words
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- Documentation of water consumption with details on how water use has been minimised. Documentation shall include total water usage and the amount of product produced in m2 within a minimum 3-month period (minimum).
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- What it asks
- Have in place — a plan, procedure or system the applicant must operate
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Ecosystem Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
GECA · Carpets · version C Gen 3.0 · clause EV-5.2 · page 51 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/9adbe39f678ad730
Record details
Page 51, EV-5.2 WATER. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid 9adbe39f678ad730 · 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-3.1.6 | Energy Use for Greasy Wool Scouring |