NEWS & EVENTS
Abco Urges the Use of Sustainable Cleaning Products Ahead of Clean Up Australia Day
Ahead of Clean up Australia Day, commercial cleaning supplier Abco has announced the formal release of their exclusive new GECA certified cleaning products, the Enviroplus range.
Message from the Acting CEO – Michelle Thomas
It’s with great anticipation and excitement that we bid farewell to 2019 and embark on a new year with GECA! We’re paving the way and finding new opportunities to provide solutions for sustainable consumption and production.
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!
Women in Procurement & Supply Chain 2020
Women in Procurement & Supply Chain 2020 taking place 24-26 March in Sydney, offers the definitive forum for procurement and supply chain professionals, to further their knowledge and careers in this dynamic and innovative space.
INDE.Awards Celebrates Best of the Decade in 2020
Entries close soon for INDE.Awards, the Indo-Pacific’s first and only regional design awards program. The INDE.Awards calls on architects and designers in the Indo-Pacific region to share their legacy with an era-defining accolade to celebrate an exceptional decade in design.
Time for a Tree Change
After over 4 years in the role, GECA would like to announce that CEO Kate Harris is moving on to new pastures – literally!
It's a Wrap! - Circular Economy with Materials In Mind event
In collaboration with the City of Sydney, we brought an exciting community event - Circular Economy with Materials In Mind, between 14-19th October 2019. The event’s purpose was to bring everyone together - business, government and community to share ideas and celebrate sustainable and circular economy solutions. And by the positive feedback received, we were proud to deliver and empower this.
Making Every Building Count: Governments Urged to Adopt Practical Plan for Emissions Reduction
A landmark new plan sets out a practical pathway for transforming Australian homes, workplaces and other buildings into low carbon, high-performance structures while cost-effectively reducing emissions.
It’s Crunch Time for the Waste Industry
In the lead-up to the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo at ICC Sydney Darling Harbour on October 30 and 31, the event organisers conducted a wide-ranging survey of stakeholders.
New Licensee: eWater Systems
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.
E-waste Social Enterprise Wins Premier’s Sustainability Award
The Victorian Premier’s Recognition Award was won at the recent Premier’s Sustainability Awards by Enable Social Enterprises for their work employing disadvantaged people in a successful e-waste business.
ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo 2019
Join GECA at Australia’s only dedicated cleaning and hygiene expo in Melbourne this month! This two-day event will feature cutting edge products and services and in-depth education sessions and workshops.
Leaders in the Green Economy Celebrate World Ecolabel Day
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.
GECA Releases a New Standard for Sanitary Products
We’re excited to share our new fast-tracked Sanitary Products standard! With this standard, GECA seeks to set the benchmark in Australia for environmentally preferable sanitary products.
Record Number of Finalists in the Running for the 2019 Premier’s Sustainability Awards
The calibre of entries in Victoria's 2019 Premier’s Sustainability Awards has grown from strength to strength with a record number of entries this year. This year’s Awards celebrate sustainability in 11 categories demonstrated by educational institutions, businesses in every sector, health organisations, government and community groups right across the State.
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 is Gearing Up to Celebrate Ecolabels, Sustainable Materials and a Circular Economy
In collaboration with the City of Sydney, we are proud to bring to you an exciting community event – Circular Economy with Materials In Mind.
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo 2019
GECA is proud to be a Supporting Partner of the premier business event for the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector, Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo in 2019.
New Licensee: Luxxbox
We’re thrilled to welcome our new licensee Luxxbox, who recently certified under our Furniture & Fittings (Level B) standard.