Buildings and the construction industry in Australia have a significant environmental footprint, including waste generation, water consumption, energy usage and greenhouse emissions. Building and construction are responsible for 39% of all carbon emissions in the world. GECA is thrilled to announce Green Star recognition for six new standards, which make it easier for architects and other building professionals to select products and materials that are better for people and planet.
The newly recognised GECA standards include:
đ¸ Building Insulation Materials
đ¸ Cement, Concrete and Concrete Products
đ¸ Steel and Steel Products
đ¸ Recycled Products
đ¸ Waste Collection Services
đ¸ Sustainable Products and Services (Lifecycle Assessment Based)
Established in 1978, Grasshopper Environmental Pty Ltd have been providing professional, tailored and responsive Waste Management services and Waste Data Reporting for over 4 decades across two major sectors in Sydney â Building, Demolition & Infrastructure and Commercial & Industrial.
Grasshopper Environmental clients range from Tier 1 Construction and Government Infrastructure to Hospitality, Retail, Manufacturing, Medical & Industrial Premises with a portfolio consisting of partnerships across major projects such as the Sydney Light Rail, WestConnex M4/M5 Link, Central Station upgrade, Sydenham Station, Hornsby Hospital, Sydney Zoo and more.
Our commitment and operations in relation to environmental sustainability is second to none. Resource recovery, ethical Waste Management and 100% environmental compliance has underpinned our commitment to environmental sustainability for almost 40 years and has been the reason why so many clients have selected to partner with us.
Partnering with Grasshopper Environmental means you are receiving best in practice waste management solutions and innovation. You can also rest assured that your projectâs waste is handled ethically and sustainably through leading recycling & resource recovery practices.
| Product Images | Name | Recognised Programs |
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 | Waste Collection Services | Green Star is Australia's trusted mark of quality for the design, construction and operation of sustainable buildings, fitouts and communities. Choosing Green Star can help you save money, create a healthy place for people, minimise your environmental footprint and build a better future for us all. ISCA's IS Rating Scheme (IS) is Australia and New Zealand's only comprehensive rating system for evaluating sustainability across the planning, design, construction and operational phases of infrastructure programs, projects, networks and assets. IS evaluates the sustainability performance of the quadruple bottom line (Governance, Economic, Environmental and Social) of infrastructure development. |
| Waste collection services for Central Station Main Works Project, Sydney | Green Star is Australia's trusted mark of quality for the design, construction and operation of sustainable buildings, fitouts and communities. Choosing Green Star can help you save money, create a healthy place for people, minimise your environmental footprint and build a better future for us all. ISCA's IS Rating Scheme (IS) is Australia and New Zealand's only comprehensive rating system for evaluating sustainability across the planning, design, construction and operational phases of infrastructure programs, projects, networks and assets. IS evaluates the sustainability performance of the quadruple bottom line (Governance, Economic, Environmental and Social) of infrastructure development. |
