Welcome to this month's edition of Good Environmental News No Images? Click here Purpose and ProcurementWe have had a high energy atmosphere here in Sydney with the wonderful Purpose, Sydney Build Expo and Sydney Design Festival. How amazing to be amongst a group of passionate and purpose-driven individuals! It is often good to be reminded why we do what we do at GECA. Regupol AustraliaRegupol have been supplying recycled sustainable flooring solutions in the region for over 25 years. A number of Regupol rubber flooring and soundproofing products are certified under the current GECA 25-2011 v2 Floor Coverings Standard. Our Thermal Building Insulation Materials standard (GECA 33-2007) is currently under revision and open for public comment until close of business on 2 May. GECA welcomes feedback from you, your organisation or others in your network to help develop this standard. Paints and coatings can have significant impacts on the environment and human health, depending on what ingredients and components they contain. So it's important to be informed about what to look out for! Changes to Green StarAccording to The Fifth Estate, the Green Building Council of Australia has announced that consultation had commenced on changes that would see Green Star become more demanding, more focused on carbon positive outcomes and take in a whole-of-asset approach that includes operational performance. Through sustainable procurement, your organisation can build resilience and become future proofed through increased efficiency and effectiveness. So, we’ve put together this handy guide to help get you started! Total Facilities 2018 |