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.

InfraBuild has gone through the rigour of a third-party assessment to show that their reinforcing bar and reinforcing mesh products are better for people and the planet. They are the first ever to certify under GECA's Steel & Steel Products ecolabel standard!

InfraBuild has gone through the rigour of a third-party assessment to show that their reinforcing bar and reinforcing mesh products are better for people and the planet. They are the first ever to certify under GECA's Steel & Steel Products ecolabel standard!

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.

Our CEO, Michelle Thomas, explores the tumultuous yet hopeful year that was 2020. From embracing circular solutions and a determination to build back better, to an increase in collaboration and much more!

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.

The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC), of which GECA is a member, has called on Australian governments to build better homes and help Australia’s post-COVID economy.

An ambitious new standard for Australian homes will help drive the transformation of the housing market to ensure new homes are built to a higher standard which is focused on health, resilience and net zero energy.

GECA certified products are now available on a new platform that will save architects and other building professionals thousands of hours searching the right products for their projects. The Building Products Information Rating provides information on the compliance, performance, resilience and sustainability of building products and the companies producing them.

TRANSFORM is the Green Building Council of Australia’s flagship conference on sustainability in the built environment. From 24-25 March there will be a mix of inspirational, thought-provoking plenary sessions and interactive, deep-dive breakout sessions, including one on human rights and supply chains, featuring GECA's Standards & Technical Manager.

From 19-20 March thousands of contractors, architects, specifiers, developers, government agencies, designers, councils, associations, house builders, engineers, suppliers and construction professionals will come together...and GECA will be there to advocate for sustainable choices.

We’re thrilled to welcome our new licensee eWater Systems, who recently certified under our Cleaning Products and Personal Care Products standards. eWater Systems pride themselves on helping businesses around Australia reduce their dependence on harsh chemicals for hygiene and infection control.

In collaboration with the City of Sydney, we are proud to bring to you an exciting community event – Circular Economy with Materials In Mind.

Well, the new financial year has well and truly kicked off, and there is excitement in the air with a rise in conversation and action around carbon, circular economy and modern slavery. I’m happy to say that GECA is getting ready to help you navigate these issues and achieve your sustainability goals!

Chrome is highly durable, extremely hard and has a unique shine that can be a challenge to reproduce. Unfortunately, there are some significant hazards to both the environment and human health where the use of chrome is concerned. Here's what you need to know about the use of chrome in furniture.

You’ve got low VOC content paint on the walls. The room is decked out with environmentally-preferable furniture, resting atop certified sustainable flooring. But what about the substance that (literally) holds everything together – adhesives?

A new draft GECA standard for steel and steel products is now available for public comment. The standard seeks to define good environmental performance benchmarks for steel and steel products throughout their entire life cycle.

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) will be hosting their new flagship event on 19 – 20 March in Sydney. Come and hear about the newest technologies and innovations that will inspire future change in the built environment.

While cleaning products are important for healthy and appealing living and working conditions, they can also have a negative impact on human health and the environment. Here's what you need to know to choose products that are GOOD for people and planet.

Despite that comforting feeling underfoot, carpets can have a range of environmental and health impacts just like any other product. We’ve put together this handy guide to make life easier when you’re shopping for a sustainable carpet.