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eWater Systems
eWater Systems is an Australian owned and Melbourne based company specialising in electrolysis hygiene technology for food safety, cleaning and infection control. We recently spoke to them about their GECA certification and the sustainability challenges in their sector.
GECA Guide: What You Should Know About Steel
Steel is a vital material not only for the built environment but also for vehicles, art, medicine and information technology. However, like all materials, steel can pose a significant environmental, health and social burden during its manufacture, use and disposal. So, GECA has developed the Steel and Steel Products standard (SSPv1.0-2019) to define sustainable performance benchmarks for steel and steel products throughout their entire life cycle.
GECA Licensees Featured on the BPi Rating Products Database
GECA certified products are now available on a free online platform that will save architects and other building professionals thousands of hours searching the right products for their projects. The Building Product Information Rating provides information on the compliance, performance, resilience and sustainability of building products and the companies producing them.
We're Seeking Input on Our Cleaning & Personal Care Products Standards
We are excited to announce that we are revising both our Cleaning Products and Personal Care Products standards to update the requirements to reflect best practice in the marketplace today. As part of this process, we are calling on interested, experienced stakeholders for their input.
THE ICONIC Launches GECA Certified 100% Recycled Delivery Satchels
THE ICONIC, has announced its transition to GECA certified 100% recycled satchels. Delivering millions of orders each year, and as the first major ANZ retailer to make a commitment of this scale, the shift represents a significant milestone for THE ICONIC and its broader sustainability initiatives. THE ICONIC and their packaging supplier JMP Holdings approached GECA to help them to validate their recycled content claim. JMP Holdings demonstrated its leadership and struck a blow against greenwash by moving beyond a self-declared claim and certifying under our standard Recycled Products standard.
GECA Licensee eWater On Set at MasterChef
eWater is delighted to announce their association with MasterChef Australia Season 12. The partnership reflects eWater’s growing reputation with leading chefs who have installed eWater systems for sustainable hygiene in some of the best-loved restaurants in Australia, now including MasterChef Australia kitchen.
New GBCA Standard to Transform Australian Homes of the Future
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has recently released its Green Star for Homes: A strategy for the future. This ambitious new standard for Australian homes will help drive the transformation of the housing market to ensure new homes are built to a higher standard which is focused on health, resilience and net zero energy. At GECA, we welcome the pilot of the standard for residential buildings. With many GECA standards recognised under Green Star, our licensees will also have the opportunity to be specified under this new residential building standard.
Supply Chain Sustainability School Hits New Milestone
GECA partner, the Australian Supply Chain Sustainability School, is celebrating its fifth anniversary, and this milestone is an opportunity to reflect on how far not only the School has come, but also our industry.
Tackling Modern Slavery as An Organisation
What do you do if you are new to understanding modern slavery and your legislative reporting requirements? Or what if you suspect modern slavery violations in your workplace? GECA's Business Development & Project Manager, Jessica Mutton, outlines how you can practically manage human rights across your supply chains through third-party training and support.
Kate Harris Presents Materials Matter at TEDxNewtown
Watch as our wonderful former CEO, Kate Harris, talks about why it is important for all of us to buy better, and how our purchases are impacting the broader environment and the community.
Meet Our New and Freshly Recertified Licensees!
We're thrilled to welcome our newest licensees to the GECA licensee family.
Haulaway Services is an Australian owned and operated company that has serviced the commercial waste management sector since 1983. They have certified under our Waste Collection Services standard.
JMP Holdings is an award winning Australian supplier of packaging products and has been supplying some of Australia’s largest retailers for over a decade. They have certified under our Recycled Products standard.
RC+D has over 30 years of experience in the carpet industry with locations throughout Australia. They have certified under our Carpets standard.
And congratulations to Sturdy Framac who have recently renewed their GECA certification, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to having a lower environmental, health and social impact!
New GECA Certified Products Added
We love it when our amazing licensees add new products to their GECA certified ranges! Big thanks to District, Foamco, Koskela, Krystalshield & Shield Chemicals, Stylecraft and Zenith.
Sustainable Events & Activities to Keep You Inspired
We know that there’s a lot to be concerned about right now. But sometimes you need a break from the latest COVID-19 news and give yourself some mental room to breathe. We’ve put together a list of sustainability-focused events and activities to help keep you occupied, energised and connected.
Waste 2020 Conference - Product Stewardship
1 July 10:30am (AEST) via Zoom
The Waste 2020 Product Stewardship webinar will feature an expert panel including GECA’s Standards and Technical Manager, Judith Schinabeck, along with Libby Chaplin (Australian Battery Recycling Initiative) and Dr Helen Lewis (APCO). Gayle Sloan CEO at Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association of Australia will be the facilitator. Join us to hear how GECA’s Waste Collection Services standard is contributing to a circular economy.
Australia’s Biggest Sustainability Celebration Will Forge Ahead, With an Extended Entry Deadline
GECA is proud to be a supporting partner of the Banksia Foundation’s 2020 Banksia Sustainability Awards, the major sustainability awards in Australia. The closing date for nominations has been extended to give Australian businesses and individuals that are adjusting to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic more time to submit their entry.
