NEWS & EVENTS
Armstrong Flooring First to Achieve VinylCycle Verification
Armstrong Flooring is the first to achieve a GECA Claim Authentication for their Cove Fillet product as part of the VinylCycle Label.
GECA Licensees Encouraged to Apply for the 2023 APCO Annual Awards
APCO's Annual Awards are back, with applications for the 2023 awards closing soon. This year, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is embarking on an exciting new journey, with significant strategic changes designed to elevate the APCO Awards to new heights. As leaders in the space, we encourage our GECA licensees to participate.
Meet the Newest Members of Team GECA!
Team GECA is beginning an exciting new chapter as we farewell Michelle Thomas and welcome three new staff members.
InfraBuild's Momentous First GECA Certification a Win for Australia's Built Environment
InfraBuild has gone through the rigour of a third-party assessment to show that their reinforcing bar and reinforcing mesh products are better for people and the planet. They are the first ever to certify under GECA's Steel & Steel Products ecolabel standard!
InfraBuild's Momentous First GECA Certification a Win for Australia's Built Environment
InfraBuild has gone through the rigour of a third-party assessment to show that their reinforcing bar and reinforcing mesh products are better for people and the planet. They are the first ever to certify under GECA's Steel & Steel Products ecolabel standard!
InfraBuild’s Momentous First GECA Certification a Win for Australia’s Built Environment
InfraBuild has gone through the rigour of a third-party assessment to show that their reinforcing bar and reinforcing mesh products are better for people and the planet.
Join Us at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo 2023
The Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE) is returning to Sydney in 2023, and we're excited to be exhibiting at the premier event for Australia's waste, recycling and resource recovery sector. Come and visit us on 26 - 27 July at the ICC Sydney.
Join Us at Design Show & ArchiBuild Expo 2023 in Melbourne!
GECA is an industry partner of Design Show Australia 2023, with GECA certified products and services highlighted at the event this June in Melbourne.
Why We Still Don't Have the Right to Repair - and Why That Matters!
When we design a product for durability, with options provided for maintenance and repair, the product's lifespan is prolonged, reducing waste and keeping materials and products in use for longer. The problem is that many modern products are designed so you can't fix them.
IPCC Delivers Definitive Report on Climate Change - Where to Now?
The world is in deep trouble on climate change, but if we really put our shoulder to the wheel we can turn things around. Loosely, that’s the essence of today’s report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
3 Ways GECA Can Empower You to Avoid Greenwashing
Earlier this month, the ACCC provided an update on their greenwashing crackdown following an internet sweep which found more than half of the businesses reviewed made concerning claims about their environmental or sustainability practices. Here are three key ways we can help organisations avoid making misleading environmental claims.
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.