NEWS & EVENTS
Join GECA and SEC to Explore Ecolabels and Sustainable Public Procurement
GECA and the Singapore Environmental Council invite you to our joint webinar on Thursday, 16 March, on the importance of ecolabels in sustainable public procurement.
The Future of Circular Furniture with Fit For Office
We're excited to bring you the latest update on Fit For Office (FFO), a government-funded and industry-led project working toward a better and more circular future for Australia's office furniture!
New GECA Certified Woolworths Bricks Celebrate Aussie Farmers and Fresh Food
We’re thrilled to announce that the popular collectible Woolworths Bricks is returning with the GECA certified Bricks Farm, championing Aussie farmers and the fresh food they provide to Woolworths customers.
Meet GECA’s New Infant Mattresses Standard!
We all want the best options for our children, including their bedding. So, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new standard for Infant Mattresses!
Message from the CEO – 2022 a Year in Review
At GECA, we have taken the opportunity to reflect on the past financial year and celebrate our learnings, milestones and collaborators!
GECA Celebrates Recycled Products for National Recycling Week!
Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week is reminding Australians that much of what we currently send to landfill is actually valuable material that could be reused, repurposed or recycled. This year’s theme – “Waste isn’t waste until it’s wasted” – focuses on simple and actionable tips that enable Australians to keep those valuable materials in circulation, whether at home, work or school.
We'll Be Speaking at Circularity 2022
Local and international circular economy leaders will take to the stage at this year’s inaugural Circularity conference. This new circular economy event, brought to you by Planet Ark’s ACE Hub, will delve into the latest research and real-world case studies to drive actionable change towards a more circular future in the Asia Pacific.
Enter the 34th National Banksia Sustainability Awards!
Be heard louder than ever! The National Banksia Sustainability Awards are Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious sustainability awards, celebrating the diversity of sustainability through 15 categories.
Join Us at Design Show Australia 2022
We're proud to be an Industry Partner of Design Show Australia, the nation's largest and most significant exhibition for interiors, architecture and fit-out solutions – and home to Australia's Next Top Designer showcase and the prestigious Design Editor's Choice Awards.
Climate Change is Threatening Our Urban Forests - Here's How We Can Help!
New research has found climate change will put 90-100% of the trees and shrubs planted in Australian capital cities at risk by 2050. Without action, two-thirds of trees and shrubs in cities worldwide will be at potential risk from climate change. Thankfully, scientists have identified steps we can take to help our local trees survive, thrive and keep on cooling.
GECA Guide: What is GECA's Carbon Strategy?
GECA's primary purpose is to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production. One critical part of this is to assess the main drivers and threats in the Australian building sector and explore how we can catalyse the reduction of carbon emissions.
We’re Hiring – Standards & Technical Officer
We're excited to share this opportunity to join our team of dedicated and diverse GECA staff working to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production.
Are You Ready for Australia's Circular Future?
Embracing the transition to a circular economy in Australia is a significant step toward achieving a better future for people and planet. Australian industries must move beyond a benchmark of 'least harm' and toward one of adding 'more good'.
Why Good Governance Illuminates the Path for Purpose-Driven Business
We’re thrilled to share that, for the second year in a row, GECA is one of the Best For The World™ B Corps of 2022! At GECA, we’ve excelled in the area of Governance. Here's why good governance is like a lighthouse for lost ships.
Have Your Say on GECA’s Infant Mattresses Standard
A new draft GECA standard for infant mattresses is now available for public comment! We welcome feedback from the public and industry professionals until 3 October 2022.
Five Ways We Can Improve the State of Our City Environments
According to the recent State of the Environment Report, Australia's cities and towns are home to more than 96% of our population and 46% of threatened species. Dr Kylie Soanes from the University of Melbourne outlines five things we can think about to improve the state of our city environments.
Woolworths Launches GECA Certified Fix-ems™
We’re thrilled to announce that Woolworths, in partnership with BrandLoyalty, is weaving the magic of Disney into its latest GECA certified collectible -releasing a collection of Fix-ems™ made from at least 80 per cent recycled material.
Meet GECA's New Cleaning Products Standard!
Cleaning products are essential for healthy and appealing living and working conditions. However, they can also negatively impact human health and the environment. To determine whether a cleaning product is truly sustainable or not, you need to look at its entire lifecycle. That's where the latest version of GECA's Cleaning Products standard comes in!
New Creative Project Beeyali is a Call to Look After Country and its Endangered Ecosystems
Here Australia has an opportunity to reflect on the crucial importance of First Nations knowledge systems in addressing many of the challenges in our world today. Beeyali was conceived as a way to encourage communities to listen, connect with place and share knowledge through new technology.