NEWS & EVENTS
Woolworths' New GECA Certified Collectibles Give New Life to Old Materials
We’re delighted to announce that Woolworths has launched its newest and most sustainably focused collectible toy, with Woolworths Bricks set to help Australian families use creativity and play to learn more about good environmental choices.
4 Key Steps to Writing a Sustainable Procurement Policy
When you don’t have experience with sustainable purchasing or an understanding of the complex issues surrounding it, it can be challenging to know what criteria to include in a sustainable procurement policy document or which products and services meet all those criteria. So, we’ve put together this handy guide to help get you started!
Understanding and Exploring Chemicals Management in the Furniture and Furnishings Industry
On Tuesday 17 August, the Australasian Furniture Association (AFA) hosted a joint webinar with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) and GECA to introduce the project: 'Understanding and Exploring Chemicals Management in the Furniture and Furnishing Industry'.
Australia Has An Opportunity to Dramatically Improve on Sustainable Development Goal 12
According to the Sustainable Development Report 2021, Australia is tracking poorly on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production. But it doesn't have to be this way.
We’re Hiring – LCA, Standards & Technical Officer
We’re excited to share this opportunity to join our team of dedicated and diverse GECA staff, who are working to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production.
Save the Date for these Postponed Events
It probably won't come as a surprise that many sustainability events planned for the coming months have had to be postponed. Here's our round-up of the new dates to pop into your diary!
Message from Michelle - Growing GECA for GOOD
Firstly, I hope you are keeping safe and looking after yourself - with a special shout out to anyone currently in lockdown. We feel very fortunate that there's been so much to celebrate when it comes to sustainability despite the difficult circumstances around us!
GECA Named Best for the World in Governance in 2021
At GECA, we take the concept of continuous improvement very seriously, not just for our licensees but for ourselves as well! So, we are incredibly proud about being recognised as one of the Best for the World™ B Corps of 2021!
Koala’s New GECA Certified Mattress Range is What Dreams Are Made Of!
GECA is extremely excited to announce the certification of the new Koala Mattress Range, GECA’s first-ever fully certified mattresses. From the makers of Australia’s most-loved mattress comes the brand spanking new mattress range featuring the Koala Mattress, the Koala Calm As and the Koala Soul Mate.
New GECA Certified Macro Whole Living Range Helping Aussies Reduce Impact on the Environment
We're thrilled to announce that Macro Wholefoods, available exclusively at Woolworths, has launched a range of GECA certified household cleaning products.
2021 INDE.Awards Shortlist Announced
GECA is thrilled to be a Strategic Partner for the INDE.Awards - the world’s only architecture and design awards programme to encompass the entire Indo-Pacific region. And it is with great excitement that we announce the 2021 INDE.Awards Shortlist: a selection that pays homage to the talent and vision of an industry and a region.
GECA Partners with Interiors Australia & DENFAIR to Highlight Sustainable Interior Products
Interiors Australia, the interior design and architecture show, has joined with DENFAIR, the high-end contemporary furniture and lighting fair - to present the largest and most comprehensive design event for the world of interiors. At GECA, we're proud to be an Industry Partner of Interiors Australia & DENFAIR to enhance the experience of our licensees, attendees and the industry as a whole.
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.
Winners of The Circle Awards 2021 Announced
This month, the winners of a new awards program, The Circle Awards, were announced! The awards were created to celebrate and unite the businesses, organisations, projects and people shaping the circular economy in Australia and New Zealand. GECA is proud to be a supporter of The Circle Awards.
Join Us at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo 2021
GECA is proud to be a Supporting Partner of the premier business event for the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector, AWRE. This year, the event will return to its traditional face-to-face event format on 25-26 August 2021 at the ICC Sydney.
Looking Toward a Circular Future
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the very urgent need for us to work together as an international community to address global environmental and social problems. At GECA, we think the stage is set for a new era that celebrates the need for and the benefits of collaboration and transparency while embracing circular economy thinking.
Team GECA Go to Eco Town
The GECA team was delighted to be part of the Sydney Autumn Home Show's Eco Town, which featured organisations and companies showcasing innovative products and solutions to minimise our impact on the environment.
The GECA Portal is Here!
We’re excited to announce that we have developed a new online portal to streamline and improve the GECA ecolabel certification process!
GECA Joins the ANZPAC Plastics Pact
We are proud to be a founding member of the Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Island Plastics Pact - accelerating the circular economy for plastic in our region.
We're Hiring - Standards & Technical Officer
We're excited to share this opportunity to join our team of dedicated and diverse GECA staff, who are working to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production.