Hence, this standard seeks to minimise the end-use phase’s impact through rewarding products that use less material, maximise recyclability, minimise hazardous ingredients/contaminants, and use environmentally preferable materials sourcing.
This standard applies to a range of panel board products used for interior fit-out applications such as interior panelling and as a component of furniture. This includes:
• Particle boards;
• Edge glued panels;
• Fibre boards;
• Plasterboard or gypsum board;
• Ceiling tiles; and
• Boards made from plastics and other polymers, textile fibres, metals, glass, mineral fibre, fibreglass, engineered timber and natural fibre products.
Earlier this year, GECA teamed up with the phenomenal folks at Future Focus to deliver a webinar designed to help accelerate business impact through an authentic, rigorous, data-backed sustainability strategy. We recently spoke to Ellie Field about Future Focus’s origins and values as well as the challenges and opportunities for Australian businesses wanting to embed sustainability into their company.
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