NEWS & EVENTS

GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update

GECA is proud to showcase that fourteen of our standards are recognised by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) under their Responsible Product Framework for the Green Star Buildings V1 rating tool—a testament to our enduring commitment to sustainability in the built environment.

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18 Reasons to Celebrate: Our Newly Recertified GECA Licensees!

At GECA, we’re thrilled to celebrate the recertification of 18 outstanding licensees who continue to meet our rigorous sustainability standards. These businesses span a variety of sectors, from cleaning products, personal care, textiles and furniture to building materials and waste collection services, showcasing the diverse ways GECA certification positively impacts people and the planet.

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On World Ecolabel Day, GECA and Eco Choice Aotearoa Celebrate saveBOARD’s Joint Certification under New MoU

On World Ecolabel Day 2024, GECA and Eco Choice Aotearoa are proud to announce a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) members. This agreement streamlines the certification process for companies seeking to demonstrate sustainability leadership in Australia and New Zealand.

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On World Ecolabel Day, GECA and Eco Choice Aotearoa Celebrate saveBOARD’s Joint Certification under New MoU

On World Ecolabel Day 2024, GECA and Eco Choice Aotearoa are proud to announce a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) members. This agreement streamlines the certification process for companies seeking to demonstrate sustainability leadership in Australia and New Zealand.

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Now is the Time to Prioritise Recycled Content

The rise of circular economy thinking is creating new ways of approaching manufacturing and product stewardship across a breadth of markets. Buying products and materials made from recycled content is a significant step to shift our economy from linear to circular.

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GECA’s New Green Star Recognised Standards Can Help Australia to Build Back Better

Buildings and the construction industry in Australia have a significant environmental footprint, including waste generation, water consumption, energy usage and greenhouse emissions. Building and construction are responsible for 39% of all carbon emissions in the world. GECA is thrilled to announce Green Star recognition for six new standards, which make it easier for architects and other building professionals to select products and materials that are better for people and planet.

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New GECA Licensee and THE ICONIC Mark a Sustainability Milestone by Launching 100% Recycled Plastic Delivery Satchels

Australia and New Zealand’s leading online retailer, THE ICONIC, has announced that it will transition its current black parcel packaging to 100% recycled satchels. Delivering millions of orders each year, and as the first major ANZ retailer to make a commitment of this scale, the shift represents a significant milestone for THE ICONIC and its broader sustainability initiatives.

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