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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

In collaboration with the City of Sydney, we are proud to bring to you an exciting community event – Circular Economy with Materials In Mind.

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.

We’re thrilled to welcome our new licensee Luxxbox, who recently certified under our Furniture & Fittings (Level B) standard.

The CRC for Low Carbon Living and ASBEC have released a new roadmap for sustainable homes. Growing the market for sustainable homes presents a win for builders, consumers, the economy and the environment.

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.

We’re thrilled to announce that Organic Recycling Group (ORG) has become the first business in Australia to be certified under our Waste Collection Services standard.

We're pleased to welcome our newest licensee under our International Ecolabelled Products standard - TECOPLUS!

Congratulations to the following licensees who have recently renewed their GECA certification, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to having a lower environmental, health and social impact!

Well, the new financial year has well and truly kicked off, and there is excitement in the air with a rise in conversation and action around carbon, circular economy and modern slavery. I’m happy to say that GECA is getting ready to help you navigate these issues and achieve your sustainability goals!

A revised version of our Reusable Plastic Bags standard is now available for public comment. This standard was created to empower manufacturers, retailers and consumers to transition away from single-use plastic bags toward options that are better for people and planet.