At GECA, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We know that when we work together with like-minded organisations, we can drive greater impact in the sustainability space. That’s why we were thrilled to recently welcome representatives from Eco Choice Aotearoa and TCO Certified for two days of collaborative discussions around the future of lifecycle ecolabelling.

Most of us want to help protect the environment. After all, we only have one planet, and the time for action is now. But, with so many environmental claims and messages out there, it can most certainly be confusing. So here are some simple ways to identify credible claims!

Most of us want to help protect the environment. After all, we only have one planet, and the time for action is now. But, with so many environmental claims and messages out there, it can most certainly be confusing. So here are some simple ways to identify credible claims!

GECA has joined the Trusted Labels Group (TLG) to utilise a range of resources and expertise to simplify and streamline labelling processes for stakeholders such as retailers. The group aims to identify common areas of interest and shared learnings while promoting the benefits of independent third-party certification.

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.

Shoppers, purchasers and manufacturers around the globe will celebrate leading green products and services on World Ecolabel Day on 17 October 2019. Ecolabels from nearly 60 countries will be highlighted as the preferred labels to reduce impacts on people and our planet.