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  • 18 Reasons to Celebrate: Our Newly Recertified GECA Licensees!

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    18 Dec 2024 3:57 pm

    At GECA, we’re thrilled to celebrate the recertification of 18 outstanding licensees who continue to meet our rigorous sustainability standards. These businesses span a variety of sectors, from cleaning products, personal care, textiles and furniture to building materials and waste collection services, showcasing the diverse ways GECA certification positively impacts people and the planet.

    Recertification isn’t just a milestone; it’s a powerful demonstration of ongoing leadership in sustainability, quality, and integrity. These businesses have successfully completed GECA’s rigorous independent assessment process, reaffirming their commitment to providing you with products and services with a lower impact across their entire lifecycle, from the extraction of raw materials to the end of life.

    Meet Our Recertified Sustainability Leaders

    Actichem

    Actichem, a family-owned company specialising in cleaning and restoration solutions, has a business model proudly geared towards continuous improvement and the quest for excellence. They have recertified 12 products under our Cleaning Products standard. [Learn more about Actichem]

    Agar Cleaning Systems

    A leader in professional cleaning products, Agar Cleaning Systems prioritises both environmental responsibility and exceptional results. This Australian family-owned business has been a GECA licensee for 15 years and has recently recertified 19 products under our Cleaning Products standard. [Learn more about Agar Cleaning Systems]

    Arper SPA

    Combining elegant design and sustainable practices, Arper SPA delivers certified furniture solutions that enhance spaces while supporting the environment. A family-owned and independently run company founded in 1989 in Monastier di Treviso, Italy, Arper has been a GECA licensee since 2009. They have recertified 11 products under our Furniture Fittings, Foam & Mattresses standard. [Learn more about Arper SPA]

    Arthur G

    Established in 1979, Arthur G was born out of the garage of Arthur Georgopoulos’s family home in Melbourne. It has grown to have showrooms in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth. Arthur G’s beautifully crafted furniture achieved recertification and expanded its GECA certified range to an impressive 124 products! [Learn more about Arthur G]

    Cleanaway

    A leading total waste management and industrial and environmental services company, Cleanaway has recertified their delivery of over 19 streams of waste collection service to Barangaroo South under our Waste Collections Services standard. [Learn more about Cleanaway]

    Dexion Commercial

    Dexion Commercial is an Australian company that delivers innovative storage solutions that provide customers with the best mix of space utilisation, safety, and value. A GECA licensee for 15 years, they have recertified 14 products under our Furniture & Fittings standard. [Learn more about Dexion Commercial]

    District Australia

    District Australia blends aesthetics with sustainability, offering iconic products for contemporary homes and workplaces. A GECA ecolabel licensee since 2016, District has expanded its range to an impressive 96 certified products under our Furniture & Fittings standard. [Learn more about District]

    Hempel (Wattyl) Australia

    Known for high-quality coatings, Hempel (Wattyl) has been a GECA licensee for nearly two decades—an incredible achievement! Not only have they recently achieved recertification, but they’ve also expanded their range to 18 products under our Paints & Coatings standard. [Learn more about Hempel (Wattyl)]

    Italplast

    A trusted name in office and stationery products, Italplast continues to lead with sustainable, high-quality solutions. Founded in 1995, Italplast is an Australian-owned, family-operated business that specialises in developing a range of desk accessory stationery products. They have recertified 16 products under our Recycled Products standard. [Learn more about Italplast]

    Jasol Australia

    Jasol Australia has 85 years of manufacturing expertise and delivering hygiene solutions that ensure safer spaces without compromising effectiveness. A GECA licensee since 2010, Jasol has recertified 38 products under our Cleaning Products and Personal Care Products standards! [Learn more about Jasol Australia]

    KE-ZU

    KE-ZU is committed to supplying the Australian market with furniture from around the world that helps people live, work, and relax better while fostering a strong and lasting commitment to environmental best practices and products. A member of the GECA Family for 14 years, they have recertified 24 products under our Furniture & Fittings standard. [Learn more about KE-ZU]

    Knauf Gypsum

    Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. They have recertified 26 products under our Panel Boards standard. [Learn more about Knauf]

    Krost Business Furniture

    Krost delivers stylish and sustainable commercial office furniture to enhance workspaces for various sectors, including corporate offices, government institutions, and educational facilities. A GECA licensee since 2010, they have recertified five products under our Furniture & Fittings standard. [Learn more about Krost]

    Planex

    Since 1972, Planex has pioneered sustainable storage solutions in Australia. Their furniture is produced at Planex HQ in Melbourne – one of Australia’s most advanced sheet steel manufacturing facilities. With 18 years of GECA certification, Planex is one of GECA’s longest-standing licensees and remains committed to designed-in longevity. They have recertified eight products under our Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses standard. [Learn more about Planex]

    RB (Hygiene Home)

    RB Hygiene Home (Reckitt) is dedicated to offering safe, effective, and environmentally responsible hygiene solutions. They have recertified the Harpic Eco Fresh Eucalyptus Toilet Liquid under our Cleaning Products standard. [Learn more about RB]

    SC Johnson Professional

    SC Johnson Professional is a family company that brings innovative, quality products to professional markets. These products rethink how people and organisations experience skin care, cleaning, and hygiene. A GECA licensee for 14 years, they have recertified 15 products under our Personal Care Products standard. [Learn more about SC Johnson Professional]

    Sturdy Framac

    Australian-owned and managed since its incorporation in 1968, Sturdy Framac is a leading Australian supplier of commercial office furniture for the government, corporate, and architectural markets. They have recertified 15 products under our Furniture & Fittings standard. [Learn more about Sturdy Framac]

    Sustainable Living Fabrics

    For over 50 years, Sustainable Living Fabrics has been providing heavy-duty commercial upholstery fabric, proudly designed and manufactured in Australia. A GECA licensee for an incredible 19 years, Sustainable Living Fabrics are passionate about delivering beautiful, durable, and environmentally responsible solutions. They have recertified 32 products under our Textiles & Leather standard. [Learn more about Sustainable Living Fabrics]

    Congratulations to all our recertified licensees for their hard work, dedication, and leadership in sustainability. Together, we’re building a better future for all!

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