NEWS & EVENTS
Shining a Light on Human Rights in the Built Environment at TRANSFORM 2020
TRANSFORM is the Green Building Council of Australia’s flagship conference on sustainability in the built environment. From 24-25 March there will be a mix of inspirational, thought-provoking plenary sessions and interactive, deep-dive breakout sessions, including one on human rights and supply chains, featuring GECA's Standards & Technical Manager.
GECA Will Champion Sustainability at Sydney Build Expo 2020
From 19-20 March thousands of contractors, architects, specifiers, developers, government agencies, designers, councils, associations, house builders, engineers, suppliers and construction professionals will come together...and GECA will be there to advocate for sustainable choices.
Team GECA Is Running for Wild Places
In April Team GECA will be getting out of the office and taking part in Run for Wild Places - a new trail running challenge with a mission to protect wild places! We recently spoke to the Founder of Run for Wild Places, Simon Harris, about this new sustainability challenge.
Exploring Innovations and Trends in Recycled Materials
On Wednesday, the 19 February 2020, Sustainability Victoria (SV) held the Recycled Materials – Innovations and Trends forum at Melbourne’s RMIT University. GECA's Business Development and Project Manager, Jess Mutton, attended the forum to understand some of the latest research into sustainable products that may soon emerge onto the market.
GECA Helps Clear the Air at the Australian Climate Action Summit
Judith Schinabeck represented GECA earlier this month at the Australian Climate Action Summit hosted by the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Randwick's Eco Living Expo 2019
On Sunday 22 September, GECA will be celebrating all things sustainable at Randwick City’s Eco Living Expo. This free community event promotes innovative green living in a fun, family-friendly way.
Unlocking the Environmental and Economic Potential for Government, Enterprise and Industry
Waste management has rapidly become a critical issue for both business and government, as cost and community pressure increases. Join us for the Waste Strategy Summit which will be taking place on 25 – 27 June at the Aerial UTS Function Centre in Sydney.
Saturday Indesign 2019
If you’re working in the architecture or design space and are passionate about design, head to Saturday Indesign in Melbourne on 22 June for the perfect way to max out your creative inspiration!
DENFAIR 2019
GECA is proud to be a Supporting Partner of DENFAIR in 2019. Based in Melbourne, leaders of the Australian design and architecture community will converge for three days of expertly curated inspiration, conversation and collaboration.
DesignBUILD 2019
Join GECA and over 6,000 industry professionals from Australia's architecture, building, construction and design industries at DesignBUILD 2019.
Unlocking the Value of Social Procurement and Supplier Diversity
The 5th Annual Women in Procurement & Supply Chain conference will be taking place from 30 April – 2 May in Sydney. GECA’s Sarah Sannen, will be participating in a panel discussion dedicated to unlocking the value of social procurement and supplier diversity.