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GECA Standard Guide to Recycled Products
We've created a new Standard Guide to make it easy to see what environmental, health, fit for purpose and social impacts are generated during the manufacture, use and disposal of recycled products and how these are addressed in GECA's Recycled Product standard.
Meet Our New and Freshly Recertified Licensees and Products!
Congratulations to the following licensees who have recently gained or renewed their GECA certification, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to having a lower environmental, health and social impact!
New Licensee: KM Tubular
KM Tubular Industries specialises in the manufacturing of commercial and domestic furniture for all applications. They supply a diversity of tubular furniture to government departments, offices, hospitals, and education institutions. KM Tubular has certified under our Furniture, Fittings, Foam and Mattresses (Level A) - FFFMv3.1-2017 standard.
New GECA Certified Products!
Chair Solutions have recently added the Jubel to their Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses (Level A) certificate. The modern design and diverse options of the Jubel will suit various interior spaces and is ideal for high-density applications such as conference, training, educational purposes, and meeting areas.
Modulyss has recently recently added a new products to their Carpets certificate, including Black &, First Decode, First Define, First Streamline, First Straightline, First Forward, DSGN Absolute, Fluid&.
Recertified Licensee: Artmatrix Technology Sdn Bhd
We're thrilled that Artmatrix, a provider of well-designed and functional office furniture solutions, has recertified under our Furniture, Fittings, Foam and Mattresses (Level A) - FFFMv3.1-2017 standard.
GECA Wins Product Stewardship Bid
On 15 March 2021, in collaboration with Edge Environment and the Global Product Stewardship Council, GECA was awarded a grant by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to tackle the issue of commercial office furniture going to landfill. The group will use the funding to design a product stewardship scheme that will help reduce the estimated 30,000 tonnes of furniture – much of it in perfectly good condition – that ends up in Australia’s waste stream each year.
GECA's Consultancy Service
Did you know we offer consultancy and advisory services at GECA? We work with all those committed to addressing the social and environmental challenges ahead. This includes all levels of government, businesses, our fellow not for profits, and communities seeking to create positive change. Please feel free to contact us to understand how we can help you.
ALCAS Interviews GECA's Standards & Technical Manager
Our Standards & Technical Manager, Judith Schinabeck, joined the board of ALCAS in August 2020, bringing her expertise in architecture, civil and building engineering and technical standards to bear on promoting LCA. The ALCAS team recently spoke to Judith about her career, experience with LCA and ambitions for ALCAS.
GECA Team Step Up for Clean Up Australia Day!
On 2 March, the GECA team took action and spent Business Clean Up Australia Day by the seaside at La Perouse. At first glance, the beaches seemed as clean and glistening as the ocean, but quickly the team uncovered an assortment of rubbish littered across the cliffs and sands. In fact, it was shockingly easy for us to fill up our bags.
The Future of Cleaning Services Post-COVID
COVID-19 has further highlighted how proper cleaning and disinfecting makes a difference in stopping the spread of infection. Along with an increased desire for transparency and accountability in service offerings, now more than ever, organisations are looking for cleaning services they can trust. GECA's Deepali Ghadge and Kendall Benton-Collins explore the future of cleaning services in a new article for Supply Chain Sustainability School.
UNSW Creating Apartments made from Recycled Glass & Textile Waste
Professor Veena Sahajwalla, director of the UNSW SMaRT Centre, and industry partner Mirvac are working toward revolutionising the built environment, unveiling their industry-first apartment made from waste materials.
INDE.Awards 2021
Since its inception in 2017, the INDE.Awards have created a legacy of greatness, attracting the very best in architecture and design in an annual celebration of local and regional excellence. As an official strategic partner of INDE.Awards, we are honoured to invite you to enter your projects into this year’s program and receive 20% off your entry fee with the code: INDE2021FRIEND. Entries have been extended to 1 April, so don't miss out!
