NEWS & EVENTS
CSIRO Boosts SME Innovation in Recycling and Circular Economy
The latest ‘Innovate to Grow’ program from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in the recycling and circular economy to advance their research goals.
InfraBuild's Momentous First GECA Certification a Win for Australia's 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's Momentous First GECA Certification a Win for Australia's 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!
GECA Guide: What is the Supply Chain Sustainability School?
At GECA, we know that creating a more sustainable and prosperous future requires us to invest in genuinely symbiotic, transparent and circular supply chains. We sat down with the Supply Chain Sustainability School's CEO, Hayley Jarick, to unpack what they do and how their platform can benefit everyone at every point along the supply chain.
Business Mindset Survey to Gauge Australian Business Sentiment on Transformative Change
The Business Council of Sustainable Development (BCSD) Australia, of which GECA is a proud member, is launching the first-ever survey on Australian business sentiment and its long-term plans to drive transformative change across their business operations and impacts on society.
GECA Joins WWF in Calling for a Renewable Recovery
As a world-leading ecolabel focused on sustainable production and consumption, we know how crucial it is to tackle embodied and operational carbon in manufacturing, based on a life cycle approach. That’s why we are pleased to announce our support of WWF-Australia in calling for more action under a renewable recovery as we start to rebuild from COVID-19.
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.
Supply Chain Sustainability School Celebrates 5 Years of Championing Sustainability Knowledge
GECA partner, the Australian Supply Chain Sustainability School is celebrating its fifth anniversary, and this milestone is an opportunity to reflect on how far not only the School has come, but also our industry.
Exploring Innovations and Trends in Recycled Materials
On Wednesday, the 19 February 2020, Sustainability Victoria (SV) held the Recycled Materials – Innovations and Trends forum at Melbourne’s RMIT University. GECA's Business Development and Project Manager, Jess Mutton, attended the forum to understand some of the latest research into sustainable products that may soon emerge onto the market.
GECA Helps Clear the Air at the Australian Climate Action Summit
Judith Schinabeck represented GECA earlier this month at the Australian Climate Action Summit hosted by the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia.
GECA Supports the Built Environment Sector Reaching Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
GECA is a signatory to the World Green Building Council’s bold new vision for how buildings and infrastructure around the world can achieve 100% net zero emissions buildings by 2050.
GECA Guide: How Hazardous Is the Chrome on Your Furniture?
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.
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.
Exploring Circularity: Why We Must All Be the Change
This month at the Australian Industrial Ecology Conference 2018 we explored the various concepts required to get to circularity. The solutions posed were exciting and innovative and offer an inspiring vision for the circular economy.
Shaw Contract's Manufacturing Goes Carbon Neutral Worldwide
GECA licensee Shaw Contract Group, recently announced that all of their commercial carpet manufacturing facilities worldwide are now carbon neutral.
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.