At GECA, we are committed to certifying products that support safe and healthy environments. As such, we unequivocally prohibit using asbestos in any product certified under the GECA ecolabel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We’re thrilled to announce that the popular collectible Woolworths Bricks is returning with the GECA certified Bricks Farm, championing Aussie farmers and the fresh food they provide to Woolworths customers.

We all want the best options for our children, including their bedding. So, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new standard for Infant Mattresses!

Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week is reminding Australians that much of what we currently send to landfill is actually valuable material that could be reused, repurposed or recycled. This year’s theme – “Waste isn’t waste until it’s wasted” – focuses on simple and actionable tips that enable Australians to keep those valuable materials in circulation, whether at home, work or school.

GECA's primary purpose is to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production. One critical part of this is to assess the main drivers and threats in the Australian building sector and explore how we can catalyse the reduction of carbon emissions.

Embracing the transition to a circular economy in Australia is a significant step toward achieving a better future for people and planet. Australian industries must move beyond a benchmark of 'least harm' and toward one of adding 'more good'.

We’re thrilled to announce that Woolworths, in partnership with BrandLoyalty, is weaving the magic of Disney into its latest GECA certified collectible -releasing a collection of Fix-ems™ made from at least 80 per cent recycled material.

Cleaning products are essential for healthy and appealing living and working conditions. However, they can also negatively impact human health and the environment. To determine whether a cleaning product is truly sustainable or not, you need to look at its entire lifecycle. That's where the latest version of GECA's Cleaning Products standard comes in!

We’re excited to share this opportunity to join our team of dedicated and diverse GECA staff, who are working to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production.

At GECA, we are proud to have developed over 25 lifecycle ecolabel standards for a wide range of product and service categories. However, regional leadership in the built environment has been a significant driver behind many of our products and services. In this article we explore which building schemes are going strong in Australia, and how they relate to GECA.

A new draft version of GECA’s standard for personal care products is now available for public comment! We welcome feedback from the public and industry professionals until 10 May 2022.

A new draft version of GECA's standard for cleaning products is now available for public comment! We welcome feedback from the public and industry professionals until 10 May 2022.

At GECA, we're celebrating the Global Week to #Act4SDGs (17-28 September), which in preparation for the COP 26, aims to inspire, mobilise and connect people, networks and communities from every part of the world to act on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It's a wonderful opportunity to reignite the conversation on how everyone can embrace the SDGs for a fairer future. We're also keen to share how we have embedded the SDGs in our work at GECA.

We’re delighted to announce that Woolworths has launched its newest and most sustainably focused collectible toy, with Woolworths Bricks set to help Australian families use creativity and play to learn more about good environmental choices.

When you don’t have experience with sustainable purchasing or an understanding of the complex issues surrounding it, it can be challenging to know what criteria to include in a sustainable procurement policy document or which products and services meet all those criteria. So, we’ve put together this handy guide to help get you started!

According to the Sustainable Development Report 2021, Australia is tracking poorly on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production. But it doesn't have to be this way.