NEWS & EVENTS
Entries Open for Premier's Sustainability Awards 2022
The search is on for Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future, with entries now open for the Premier's Sustainability Awards.
GECA Partners with Marque Lawyers to Deliver Environmental Claims Training
We're excited to announce that GECA has partnered with our fellow B Corporation, Marque Lawyers, to deliver an environmental claims marketing handbook and training session that can be tailored to your business.
Join GECA at Sydney Build 2022
Join GECA as we present and exhibit at Sydney Build, Australia's largest construction, architecture and infrastructure expo. Now in its sixth year, Sydney Build has become the best-attended B2B construction tradeshow in Australia.
GECA Steps Up for Business Clean Up Day 2022
On 18 March, Team GECA took action and spent Business Clean Up Day on the walking trails around Cooks River.
We’re Hiring – Standards Strategy Project Manager
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.
GECA & Growing the Green Building Industry
At GECA, we are proud to have developed over 25 lifecycle ecolabel standards for a wide range of product and service categories. However, regional leadership in the built environment has been a significant driver behind many of our products and services. In this article we explore which building schemes are going strong in Australia, and how they relate to GECA.
GECA & Growing the Green Building Industry
At GECA, we are proud to have developed over 25 lifecycle ecolabel standards for a wide range of product and service categories. However, regional leadership in the built environment has been a significant driver behind many of our products and services.
Have Your Say on GECA’s Personal Care Products Standard
A new draft version of GECA’s standard for personal care products is now available for public comment! We welcome feedback from the public and industry professionals until 10 May 2022.
Have Your Say on GECA’s Cleaning Products Standard
A new draft version of GECA's standard for cleaning products is now available for public comment! We welcome feedback from the public and industry professionals until 10 May 2022.
Banksia Finalists Herald Bright Future for Sustainability in Australia
The line-up of finalists for the 33rd Banksia National Sustainability Awards – Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious sustainability awards – is more diverse and dynamic than ever!
DesignBUILD x Total Facilities Reimagined for 2022
Join us at Australia’s largest event for the built environment industry on 10-12 May 2022 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. GECA CEO, Michelle Thomas, will be speaking on how to navigate products and procurement across multiple rating schemes.
VinylCycle Label to Recognise & Reward Use of Recycled PVC
The launch of the new VinylCycle label, represents a collaborative partnership between the Vinyl Council of Australia and GECA to verify recycled PVC content claims, encourage uptake of recycled PVC and product design innovation.
Join GECA and Step Up to Clean Up in 2022!
Clean Up Australia urges people to get in early and sign up for the country’s largest community-based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day, as the environment feels the effects of a COVID-19 hangover.
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. The Standards & Technical Officer is a full time position that will support the GECA standards team in implementing our standards strategy.
Planet Ark's Top Tips to Reduce Waste Over the Holidays
In Australia, we generate up to 50% more waste during the holidays! At GECA, we know that there’s no need to choose between fun and sustainability. We spoke to Planet Ark’s Head of Circular Economy Programs, Ryan Collins, who recommends using the 3Rs to have a more sustainable holiday break this summer.
Announcing the Green Gown Award Australasia Winners for 2021
The Green Gown Awards Australasia Awards Ceremony celebrated the inspirational projects, initiatives and individual champions represented by 33 finalists across 11 unique institutions this year. GECA is a proud supporter of this event.
Message from the CEO – 2021 Wrap Up
As we come to the end of another year full of unpredictability and pause to reflect, I can see many positive changes and a real shift in some vital areas. While there is so much more that we need to achieve, globally, nationally and locally, to tackle the key sustainability issues of our time - people, governments and businesses are sitting up and taking notice. We must catalyse this shift to keep the momentum going in the right direction!
Discover How to Combat Wishcycling for Better Recycling Outcomes
Research has shown that recycling can be a positive emotional experience for people. However, confusion and lack of knowledge around recycling can compromise our good intentions and efforts. We sat down with Planet Ark's Head of Circular Economy Programs, Ryan Collins, to unpack how we can all take steps to do better and end wishcycling.
Unwanted Rugs & Furnishings Get a New Lease on Life with Pilot Program
Launched this month, the pilot TRAKS rug and furnishing recycling program will be the first in a series of collaborative programs to move the textile industry towards a circular economy.
Have Your Say on the Minister’s Product Stewardship Priority List!
Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need of product stewardship action. This year for the first time, the upcoming list will be informed following a call for public nominations. We encourage all GECA stakeholders from industry and government to nonprofits and consumers to contribute their suggestions.