GECA in North Sydney | Environmental conservation organisation

GECA

Locality: North Sydney

Phone: +61 2 9699 2850

Address: Level 32, 101 Miller Street 2060 North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.geca.eco/

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25.01.2022 We encourage all GECA licensees to showcase their LEADERSHIP and INNOVATION by entering the Banksia Foundation Awards #sustainability #changemakers

25.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesday On 15 March 2021, in collaboration with Edge Environment Pty Ltd and the Global Product Stewardship Council, GECA was awarded a grant by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to tackle the issue of commercial office furniture going to landfill According to Paula Clasby, Head of Engagement & Marketing at GECA, "We are thrilled at the opportunity this grant will bring to support a successful product stewardship scheme for co...mmercial office furniture, working with all entities involved to create real impact. We're proud to be part of this collaboration and solution to induce change." #productstewardship #sustainability #wastemanagement #circulareconomy #commercialfurniture #collectiveimpact

24.01.2022 #MondayMotivation Single use plastic products are close to being banned in Queensland, after a proposal was recently green-lit in parliament #singleuseplastics

24.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesday A new international network of top universities including the University of Melbourne, Monash and the University of NSW, as well as Oxford, Caltech and the Sorbonne is calling for wealthy nations to commit to net zero emissions targets #netzero #climateaction

24.01.2022 Yes! "Nicky says that for too long Australians have been fed the line that we have to choose between a prosperous economy and a healthy environment. She says this black/white, either/or choice is completely erroneous and she is determined to change the narrative."

24.01.2022 "Construction and mining industry super fund Cbus says it will slash emissions from its investments by 45% within the next 10 years, putting carbon-intensive companies on notice that they will need to demonstrate how they will cut greenhouse gas emissions in order to stay within the funds $54bn portfolio"

24.01.2022 The current pandemic has disrupted businesses around the globe and forced organisations to rethink their operational models. In this article, we spoke to INCLEAN magazine about our new reality and the need for smarter, more resilient, and #sustainable supply chains #buildbackbetter

23.01.2022 Not surprisingly, many of us have been thinking about what the future might look like. What will be our new normal? The Fifth Estate features seven strategies that can be implemented across Australian cities and communities to build resilience, save money and create a healthier and cleaner future https://www.thefifthestate.com.au//7-ways-to-rebuild-aust/

22.01.2022 Next Wednesday 1 July, the Waste 2020 Product Stewardship webinar (https://bit.ly/Waste2020ProductStewardship) will feature an expert panel including GECAs Standards & 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 GECAs Waste Collection Services standard is contributing to a #circulareconomy

21.01.2022 Hands up, who else has started eating homegrown recently? Members of Team GECA have been experimenting with various veg and have even adopted some gorgeous chooks

21.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesday ACCO Brands has been #GECAcertified since 2010! They manufacture a wide range of products for cleaning and personal care under the brand Northfork. From bathroom cleaner and dishwashing liquid to antibacterial handwash, they've got you covered! ACCO Brands Australia has certified under our Cleaning Products and Personal Care Products standards, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to having a lower environmental, health, and social impact! Check out their #ecolabelled products at https://geca.eco/licensees/acco-brands/ and remember to #ChooseGECA for people and planet.

21.01.2022 The Banksia Sustainability Awards bring together and celebrate the most innovative, effective and outstanding people contributing to improving Australias sustainability We encourage all of our inspiring GECA licensees to showcase their leadership and innovation by entering the awards! #LoveOurLicensees #SDGs #Sustainability #Changemakers

21.01.2022 #MondayMotivation Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanitys demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. In 2020, our Earth Overshoot Day fell on Saturday 22 August, three weeks later than last year due to COVID-19. If we can work together to #MoveTheDate five days each year, we would be using less than one planet before 2050 https://www.overshootday.org/steps-to-movethedate/

21.01.2022 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, business, our fellow not-for-profits, and all communities seeking to create positive change. We understand what it takes to become truly #sustainable. Our team are highly skilled and approach all work with a holistic outlook - considering impacts on both people and planet.... Contact our consultancy advisor at [email protected] to get started! Check out what other services GECA has to offer at https://geca.eco/ #GECAservices #ChooseGECA #consultancy #advisoryservices #modernslavery #circulareconomy #carbonemissions

20.01.2022 Grab a cuppa and watch as our wonderful former CEO, Kate Harris, talks about why its important for all of us to buy better, and how our purchases are impacting the broader environment and the community #MaterialsMatter

20.01.2022 It's an important week for all Australians - it's #NAIDOCWeek! The theme for 2020 is Always Was, Always Will Be, recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia's first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. At GECA, we know that nothing is truly #sus...tainable if it only looks at the impacts on the environment and ignores the treatment of people! That's why we're in the process of developing our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as part of our journey toward future RAPs that are meaningful, mutually beneficial and sustainable Visit National NAIDOC to discover the many ways you can get involved, including events, movies, art exhibitions and many other enriching learning opportunities. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

18.01.2022 Were proud to have joined a group of Australian businesses, industry groups, universities and civil society organisations to urge the Federal Government to remain focused on the need for a sustainable future as it creates policies to aid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic In a letter sent to the Prime Minister by the Global Compact Network Australia, we called for the Government to use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN Sustainable Development Platform) as a framework for policies that would strengthen the economy and ensure a better future for all #RoadtoRecovery #COVID19 #BuildBackBetter #SDGs #Sustainability #FightForPlanetA

18.01.2022 Were so excited that consumers can now purchase Kohs new #GECAcertified Dishwashing Tablets When a product carries our GECA ecolabel, you can be sure that it has been independently assessed to meet environmental, human health and social impact criteria http://geca.eco/products/koh-dishwashing-tablets/

17.01.2022 Our wonderful Business Development & Project Manager, Jessica Mutton, explores how you can practically manage human rights issues across your supply chains in her latest article in INCLEAN Magazine. Need more in-depth advice? Were here to help, so please get in touch! #modernslavery #sustainableprocurement #supplychainmanagement #humanrights

16.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesday ~ The City of Sydney has switched to 100% renewable electricity, generated from wind and solar farms in regional NSW #climateaction #renewables #sustainability

14.01.2022 The recent bush fires and the current pandemic have further highlighted the need for a new era that celebrates the benefits of building with sustainability in mind Buildings and the construction industry in Australia have a significant environmental footprint, including waste generation, water consumption, energy usage and greenhouse emissions. So we are thrilled to announce Green Building Council of Australias Green Star recognition for six new GECA standards, which will make it easier for architects and other building professionals to select products and materials that are better for people and planet #buildbackbetter

14.01.2022 We are calling for Australia to become a Renewable Energy Superpower, alongside WWF-Australia and 100 other businesses. Not only does Australia have some of the best renewable energy resources in the world, we now have our best ever opportunity to harness them for national and global good. United we shine. To learn more visit wwf.org.au/renew

14.01.2022 #GECAcertified 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 (BPI) Rating provides information on the compliance, performance, resilience and sustainability of building products and the companies producing them With over a decade of experience working with building sector professionals, Jonas Bengtsson, CEO of Australian sustainability advisory firm Edge Environment Pty Ltd, conceived of BPI as a place to find information about building materials and compare alternatives #BuiltEnvironment #ChooseGECA

11.01.2022 Heres an #EarthDay message from one of our licensees, Koh

10.01.2022 #FridayHighFive Dave Moolman, Regional Vice President of Shaw Contract Australia, shares his thoughts on the combined benefits of GECA certification and the Living Future Institute of Australias Declare label

10.01.2022 When we talk about batteries as a form of renewable energy we’re actually talking about harnessing and storing excess energy generated through wind or solar through a battery system. Learn more about the potential this offers for a #RenewableRecovery

10.01.2022 Research conducted just before COVID-19 showed that not only were Australians avoiding single-use plastics most of the time, but one of the biggest motivators was knowing others were avoiding them too Since the pandemic started, there has been a significant increase in plastic waste, however, the good news is we can return to our plastic-avoiding habits. It just might look a little different #singleuseplastic #reuse #recycle

09.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesday Raeco has been GECA certified since 2013! They manufacture and supply Australian-made metal and timber laminate library shelving. They have successfully certified under GECA's Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses (Level A) Standard, demonstrating their transparency, data accuracy for reporting, and credibility Discover their #GECAcertified products here: https://geca.eco/licensees/raeco/ ... #LoveOurLicensees #ChooseGECA #ecolabel #sustainability

09.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesday We're happy to welcome our new licensee, Chemrose, to the GECA Family! Proudly Indigenous-owned and operated, Chemrose was conceived out of the directors’, Matt Rose and George Rose, passion, and desire to support and empower the custodians of the land. Chemrose consider an ongoing partnership with GECA as an integral part of future growth. They have successfully certified under GECA's Cleaning Products standard and Personal Care Products standard, demon...strating their transparency, quality service, data accuracy for reporting, and credibility Discover their #GECAcertified products: https://geca.eco/licensees/chemrose/ #chooseGECA #LoveOurLicensees #cleaningproducts #personalcareproducts

09.01.2022 Recently, hand hygiene has been looming large in our minds However, the soaps, hand wash liquids and sanitisers used to combat germs can be full of harmful chemicals which could be carcinogenic, cause genetic mutations or affect the reproductive system In the latest issue of INCLEAN, our Standards & Technical Officer, Deepali Ghadge, shows you how to confidently choose a hand hygiene product which not only does what it says it will do but also has PROVEN to be better for the environment, human health and social impacts

08.01.2022 #MondayMotivation ~ Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle aims to be the first Living Future Institute Zero Carbon certified professional sports venue in the world! The 18,100-seat arena will be powered with 100% renewable electricity, both from on-site solar panels and off-site renewable energy #zerocarbon #netzero #climateaction

08.01.2022 Protecting our planet Earth is core to GECA’s vision for a sustainable future for #peopleandplanet. Celebrating #EarthDay2021 is a reminder of its fragility and how important it is to protect and conserve it in our everyday lives. Learn more at https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021/

08.01.2022 Will we soon be seeing rainbow coloured cotton fields? Maybe! Scientists at the CSIRO have genetically modified cotton to make it naturally coloured "Particularly significant is the CSIRO teams work to breed naturally black cotton to replace black dyes, which are regarded as the most polluting of textile colours."

08.01.2022 For us at GECA, #BetterBusiness is creating an organisation that’s built around core values. This is why, as a Certified B Corporation, we’ve embedded them into our business. Our values are integrity, independence, and impact Together with the global #BCorp community, we believe in putting people and planet before profit and that business should be a force for GOOD #ChooseGECA #GECAcertified #bcorpmonth #sustainability #ecolabel

07.01.2022 #CaseStudy: For almost 20 years, the MicroSafe Group have worked at the forefront of biomedical science to reimagine the way the world addresses infection and the spread of pathogens. Through their passion for bioscience and healing, they have created a one-of-a-kind technology that has forever changed the way we deal with infection control "When it came to selecting an eco-certification, we immediately decided to go with GECA. International recognition and one of the most stringent certification processes assured us that GECA is indeed the best choice for us. We are very proud of achieving this certification." #GECAcertified #ChooseGECA #sustainabilityleadership #cleaningproducts #infectioncontrol #disinfection

07.01.2022 How do you feel about the green spaces near you?

07.01.2022 #FridayHigh5 to our licensee eWater Systems who have recently announced their association with MasterChef Australia eWater is a scientifically proven and effective anti-microbial across a wide range of commercial applications. It works by using a combination of elements in an activated electrochemical state to break down and destroy bacteria and biofilms As a HACCP certified solution, it is a suitable and effective sanitising agent for commercial kitchens and in particular for handling and preparing food #GECAcertified #LoveOurLicensees #ChooseGECA

06.01.2022 Congratulations to the team at Bounce Rubber Bands for going beyond a self-declared claim and PROVING their claim via independent third-party assurance! The GECA Claim Authenticated mark allows conscious consumers to confidently differentiate their product from others that may have false or misleading claims

06.01.2022 Australia and New Zealand online retailer, THE ICONIC, and their packaging supplier JMP Holdings recently approached us to help them validate a recycled content claim for their satchel packaging JMP Holdings demonstrated real leadership and struck a blow against greenwash by moving beyond a self-declared claim and certifying under our Recycled Products standard! Unlike a single-issue claim, when a product is certified against GECAs standard consumers can be sure that it has been independently assessed to meet environmental health and social impact criteria, and has proven to be fit for purpose

06.01.2022 The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC), of which we are a member, has called on Australian governments to build better homes and help Australias post-COVID economy At a time of economic uncertainty, building better performing homes can protect jobs, revitalise the economy, while saving $600 million on energy bills and creating healthier, more comfortable homes for Australians. #sustainablehomes #buildbetter

06.01.2022 The rise of #circulareconomy thinking is creating new ways of approaching manufacturing and product stewardship across a breadth of markets Buying products and materials made from #recycledcontent is a significant step to shift our economy from linear to circular Unlike other recycled-content products, #GECAcertified products must also meet criteria for a wide range of environmental issues, human health and social impacts, while proving that they perform as promised

06.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesday Krost Business Furniture has been #GECAcertified since 2010! Founded in 1989 in Sydney, Krost Business Furniture is an Australian-owned business which manufactures and distributes a wide range of office furniture solutions, including storage, and workstations. They understand the need to provide high-quality and adaptable solutions to customers in fast lead times while remaining environmentally responsible. They have successfully recertified under GECA's Furniture & Fittings standard, demonstrating their transparency, quality service, data accuracy for reporting, and credibility. Discover their GECA certified products: https://geca.eco/licensees/krost/

05.01.2022 From time to time, our standards need reviewing to ensure they remain relevant and robust This process includes consultation with a Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The TAG is an expert group of stakeholders who assist us in developing our standards and setting high sustainability goals that are still achievable To produce high-quality standards, the TAG should represent a wide range of stakeholders; manufacturers, consumers, government agencies, academics, special inte...rest groups and relevant industry bodies and associations. After the TAGs input, we publish the draft standard on our website for public comment #technicaladvisorygroup #sustainability #ecolabel #certification #transparency #ChooseGECA

04.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesday Congratulations to the team at SLURRYTUB for fighting greenwash and PROVING their claim via GECA's independent third-party assurance! The GECA Claim Authenticated mark allows conscious consumers to confidently differentiate their product from others with false or misleading claims. They have had the following claim authenticated - "SLURRYTUB filters the sediment from cement slurry, allowing for safe disposal or recycling of the dried cement and cleared ...water." SLURRYTUB is a patented, Australian-owned and made portable filtering system invented by a builder after witnessing repeated environmental damage to our gardens, roads, and stormwater systems Discover their #GECAClaimAuthenticated product here: https://geca.eco/products/slurrytub/

04.01.2022 #TakeActionTuesday Are you ready for a new normal? We sure are! Theres never been a more important time for government, businesses, and community to come together to build a circular economy So, in collaboration with the City of Sydney, were bringing you, Innovations for a Circular Economy, an online event designed to inspire, encourage collaboration and share sustainable solutions and innovation! We have a fantastic lineup of inspiring expert speakers from 1 Millio...n Women, Fairtrade Australia, WWF-Australia, Marine Stewardship Council in Australia & NZ, Good On You, Planet Ark, UNSW, Clean Up Australia, TerraCycle Australia, Forest Stewardship Council - FSC Australia & New Zealand and more! The amazing writer and comedian, Craig Ruecassel, best known for his work on The Chaser, going through your bins during The War On Waste and the current #FightForPlanetA, will be our MC! Register NOW to secure your free ticket #Innovations4CE #CircularEconomy #BuildBackBetter #CircularInnovations

03.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesday New Zealand has become the first country in the world to make climate risk reporting mandatory for banks, asset managers and insurers! Under new legislation announced this week, large financial institutions would be required to report annually on governance, risk management and strategies for mitigating climate change impacts. #climateaction

03.01.2022 We're very proud to be a strategic partner of the Sustainability Digital Summit in 2020! The Summit is a phenomenal lineup of crucial #sustainability discussions and presentations. Our Standards & Technical Manager, Judith Schinabeck, will be participating on the panel - Planning for a Carbon Zero/Carbon Positive Future. We're also thrilled to sponsor this year's Best Adaptive #Reuse award category, recognising the best projects that transform old buildings for a new or different use https://www.sustainablebuildingawards.com.au/#s-summit

03.01.2022 We love the sound of a superbia! Arup Australia has proposed a new plan to reimagine local suburbs as superbias that reinforce both a sense of local community and the future of inclusive, sustainable design https://www.thefifthestate.com.au//transforming-suburbia-/ #sustainablecity

03.01.2022 #WeLoveWednesdays We love it when our amazing licensees add new products to their #GECAcertified range! Stylecraft is Australias first Carbon Neutral commercial furniture company Check out their gorgeous products certified under our Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses (Level A) standard

02.01.2022 #MondayMotivation ~ This month The University of Queensland opened a 64-megawatt solar farm at Warwick in the states southeast. Its the first major university in the world to offset 100% of its electricity use with renewable power produced from its own assets

02.01.2022 Were getting very excited about celebrating #WorldEcolabelDay on 8 October Join us as we show people the power behind ecolabels to build trust, protect against greenwash, and stand up for superior sustainability performance through independent, third-party certification #Innovations4CE

02.01.2022 #MondayMotivation "As people around the world work together to flatten the curve of COVID-19, the outsize roles we play in Earths natural system have become clear as never before. Billions of humans can now see how they are interconnected, working together to slow the spread of a lethal virus through their individual actions. Within this experience, if we are successful, lies the potential lesson we need not just to stop the worst projections for COVID-19, but to address other pressing societal challenges, including climate change." #climateaction

01.01.2022 Hands up who is looking forward to watching #FightForPlanetA next week?

01.01.2022 Oh, Im bein followed by a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow Newly published research has illuminated how certain behaviours of animals including potoroos, wallabies and quolls change with variation in ambient light, phases of the Moon and cloud cover. One study found small mammals were more active on cloudy nights. Another found variation in moonlight led to differing amounts of species captured in non-lethal traps. And a study on willie wagtails found males just love singing on a full moon via The Conversation

01.01.2022 Working with councils and community groups, Ironbark Sustainability and Beyond Zero Emissions have developed the first national tool providing community-wide greenhouse gas profiles for every council across Australia! The online tool, called Snapshot, is currently in Beta testing mode. Type in your postcode to see your municipalitys carbon snapshot #climateaction #FightForPlanetA #sustainability