Regupol (Australia) has been supplying sustainable flooring solutions in the region for over 25 years. The company produces flooring products recycled from rubber waste, such as old shredded tyres, cork or foam. These are processed and developed into a range of flooring materials, which are popular in gyms, office interiors, swimming pools, or as a layer of soundproofing under tiles or granite.

Environmental, health and social issues associated with textile products, including clothing and soft furnishings, have been addressed through the release of a new textiles and leather standard by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA).

GECA are pleased to welcome our newest licensee, ecolour, manufacturer of premium quality paint. They are the first licensee to have their products certified under GECA's new Paints and Coatings standard, after passing their audit with DLCS International with flying colours.

GECA has requested that the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) consider modifying its credits and calculators to recognise third-party certified paints, adhesives and sealants whether they are applied onsite or offsite.

Embelton Flooring provides high-quality and stylish flooring for a range of applications, and their environmentally-preferable bamboo flooring is GECA certified against the Floor Coverings standard.

New research has indicated that support for "Pay As You Throw" (PAYT) waste schemes is much higher among those who have actually experienced them, according to the European Commission's Science for Environment Policy press release.

A new, revised standard for Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants from Good Environmental Choice Australia is now out for public comment. The new standard has updated criteria and now recognises joint sealants and fillers, with a stronger focus on industrial and commercial adhesives.

Head Office Group provides quality office workstations to architects, interior designers, project managers and builders across Australia. Their furniture is customisable, innovative, fully Australian designed and built from durable materials.

Dunlop Foams has been developing and manufacturing polyurethane and other foam products in Australia for over 70 years, producing foam products for bedding, furniture, healthcare, transport, sports, packaging, and other applications

Shaw Contract Group Australia specialise in interesting and innovative flooring solutions for commercial applications across Australia. Their goal is to provide the most beautiful and sustainable flooring in the world.

GECA has recently made some changes to its Certification Scheme Rules to ensure the scheme remains as efficient and cost effective as possible, while maintaining its position as the most credible and robust ecolabel in the country.

GECA’s own Standards and Technical Manager, Ingrid Cornander, will present at this year’s designEX event at Sydney Exhibition Centre, Glebe Island. The event has been running for the past 26 years and is an industry platform for sharing innovative and inspiring design ideas in the Australian architectural and interior design space.

Consult Australia has recently launched a new website, The Business of Sustainability, to help guide businesses towards more sustainable practices. The site aims to help any business, whether large or small, to identify and implement strategies relating to sustainability.

Educational and commercial furniture manufacturer, R. E. Batger, has recently added nine new items to their list of GECA certified products.

Our latest licensee to feature in the GECA spotlight is Fletcher Insulation, one of Australia's leading insulation companies. The company provides insulation materials for the commercial and industrial sectors, and residential applications have formed a core part of their business for many years.

GECA has released a new version of its International Ecolabelled Products (IEP) standard, which recognises products certified under many overseas schemes part of the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN).

Our first Spotlight for May focuses on Zenith Interiors. Zenith is one of Australia's largest furniture manufacturers and aims to provide innovative workspace furniture that encourages "activity based working".

Our final Spotlight for April is focussed on UCI, an Australian owned company providing innovative workspaces for the office. UCI's products are designed to develop and improve the work environment, transforming offices into spaces that are comfortable, functional, efficient and inspiring.

This week the focus is on Malaysian paper company Nibong Tebal Paper Mill (NTPM), who manufacture tissue paper personal care products. Their main product offerings are facial tissues, toilet paper, kitchen paper towels and napkins under brand names including Premier, Royal Gold and Cutie.

This week’s featured GECA licensee is Forbo Flooring Systems, who describe themselves as “a global player in high-quality commercial and residential floor coverings”. Their floors are environmentally-preferable and design-oriented while remaining practical and functional.