NEWS & EVENTS
Meet GECA’s New Infant Mattresses Standard!
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!
How to Make a Better Flooring Choice for People and Planet with GECA
When choosing flooring, it’s not always easy to decipher what is greenwash and what is a better choice! To make it easier, we want to share what to look for in flooring to ensure a GOOD outcome for people and planet.
Shaw Contract Australia Explores Combining the Declare and GECA Labelling Philosophies
Dave Moolman, Regional Vice President of Shaw Contract Australia, shares his thoughts on the combined benefits of GECA certification and the Living Future Institute's Declare label.
GECA Guide: What You Should Know About Steel
Steel is a vital material not only for the built environment but also for vehicles, art, medicine and information technology. However, like all materials, steel can pose a significant environmental, health and social burden during its manufacture, use and disposal.
Have Your Say on GECA’s New Sustainable Products and Services Standard!
A new draft GECA standard for sustainable products and services is now available for public comment!
GECA Guide: What You Should Know About Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants
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?
New Licensee: BFX Furniture
We're so excited to welcome our newest licensee - BFX Furniture! BFX is a leading Australian company specialising in both office and education.
Modern Slavery Act 2018: Draft Guidance for Reporting Entities Released for Comment
The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs has released draft guidance for Australia's Modern Slavery Act 2018. It's time to have your say on how Australian businesses should combat Modern Slavery in their supply chains.
LEGACY ~ Responsible Fashion Summit 2019
Join GECA on 13 – 14 March at LEGACY Responsible Fashion Summit to discuss the business case for responsible fashion and what it takes to be a relevant retailer in the era of transparency.
Pledger in Focus: Pure Pod
Last year we launched the Positive Procurement Pledge, challenging businesses, government agencies, industry groups and non-governmental organisations around the world to commit publicly to developing and implementing a sustainable procurement policy. We recently spoke with Kelli Donovan, the Founder of one of our first Pledgers, fashion label Pure Pod.
GECA Guide: What You Should Know About Textiles
While we all need clothes to wear and furnishings in our homes and workplaces, textile products can have negative impacts on the environment and human health. So, what does it mean for a textile to be environmentally and socially preferable – as well as safer for your health?
Inside Joyce Foam’s production facility
Creating foam products with the environment in mind isn’t always an easy task. However, Joyce Foam is tackling the issue by using Variable Pressure Foam (VPF) technology at their production facility.