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New: GBCA's Fitout Calculators

The 'Materials Calculator v2 Draft' has now been renamed and released by the GBCA as the 'Fitout Calculators'.

They key aim of the Fitout Calculators is to reduce the impact of churn rates of fit out items. This is encouraged through the maximisiation of points via reused products and certified products that have product stewardship policies.

The Fitout Calculators have been designed to encourage the uptake of certification for products as there are now 3 ways in which to achieve 100% points for Green Star projects.

To find out more, see the GBCA's 'Fitout Calculators' webpage here and 'The new GBCA Fitout Calculators: Summary of Implications for GECA Licensees' here.


Media and Events

GECA attended the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) AGM and Conference, Oct. 24 -28, Taiwan.

"It was inspiring to hear how ecolabelling is being achieved around the globe and an excellent opportunity to pursue mutual recognition of standards between GECA and a number of GEN members," said Judy.

(Above: L to R) Gillian Bryenton of Environment Canada; Dana Peterson, NZ's Ministry for the Environment; GEN President & GM of Environmental Choice NZ, Robin Taylor; GECA's CEO Judy Hollingworth and Chairman Gordon Renouf.

Judy, Sara and Anne-Marie attended Green Capital's 'Media, Marketing and the Green Message' event on effective sustainability messaging for today's market. Key tips: keep it simple and focus on benefits.

See more 'GECA Events' here.

GECA is now monthly contributor to DeignBuildSource, the online portal for architecture, engineering, interior design and construction. See our articles by searching for 'GECA' here.

Executive Housekeeper Magazine (Vol. 15 No. 2) featured 'Green Clean or Green-Wash?' by Fresh Green Clean Director Bridget Gardner. GECA products are recommended for use in hotels wanting to back up their claims on guest signage about caring for the environment. Read the full article here.

See more 'GECA in the Media' here.

In other news

Green offices are worth up to 10% more...

Research commissioned by the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Property Funds Association of Australia (PFA) shows that offices with green credentials can be worth up to 10 per cent more than other office buildings.

See the report: 'Building Better Returns: A study of the Financial Performance of Green Office Buildings in Australia' here.



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