OEKO-TEX® DETOX TO ZERO
DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX® is a comprehensive verification system designed for the textile and leather industry. Its primary objective is to implement the criteria of the Greenpeace DETOX Campaign within production facilities. Rather than a certification, it serves as an analysis and assessment tool for optimizing and monitoring chemicals management and wastewater quality.
The foundation of DETOX TO ZERO is rooted in the DETOX campaign initiated by Greenpeace in 2011. This campaign aims to eliminate hazardous chemicals from textile production processes. OEKO-TEX®, through DETOX TO ZERO, offers textile and leather producers a practical and actionable tool for analyzing and assessing their chemical usage, promoting transparency, and enabling control in the handling of hazardous substances. The key focus areas include:
Wastewater and Sludge Conformity: Ensuring that wastewater and sludge generated by production facilities meet the standards outlined in the DETOX TO ZERO Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL).
Chemical Conformity: Ensuring that the chemicals used in the company align with the requirements specified in the DETOX TO ZERO MRSL.
General Management: Placing emphasis on chemicals and environmental performance, promoting effective management practices within the organization.
Unlike traditional certification systems, the DETOX TO ZERO analysis and assessment tool does not categorize producers as "pass" or "fail." Instead, it centers around a continuous improvement process. Production facilities undergo thorough analysis, and an action plan is developed to systematically reduce the presence of harmful substances in the production processes.
DETOX TO ZERO empowers textile and leather producers to proactively address hazardous chemicals, promoting sustainable practices and driving industry-wide change. By implementing the tool's guidelines and action plans, companies can progressively minimize their environmental impact and work towards safer and more sustainable production practices.