Carpet Institute of Australia – Environmental Certification Scheme
Area of activity
Provides a guide to the environmental performance of carpet. As a precondition of obtaining environmental certification, carpet manufacturers must comply with the Code of Practice for Environmental Management.
Product/Materials
Carpets
Global GreenTag
Area of activity
Global GreenTag is an Australian and USA Regulator (ACCC or the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and US Patents and Trademarks Office respectively) approved Certification Mark and ISO 14024 Type 1 (Third Party) Ecolabel that provides the required evidence for products seeking engagement in green building rating tools and for manufacturers wanting to differentiate their products.
Product/Materials
All types
Good Environmental Choice Australia
Area of activity
The GECA ecolabel is an independent ‘tick’ that shows a product is better for the environment, has a lower impact on human health and has been ethically made.
Product/Materials
All types
The Minister for the Environment has listed several classes of product in accordance with the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 in respect of the 2020-21 financial year.
Listed classes of products are those for which the Minister will consider, …
Developing and promoting industry-led product stewardship schemes has received a boost through the Government’s new voluntary product stewardship framework. The Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 includes several changes that will help stimulate great uptake of voluntary product stewardship initiatives …
The Australian Government is funding 15 projects with $10.5 million of grants from the National Product Stewardship Investment Fund (NPSIF).
Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said, when announcing the grants in November 2020: “We have made it clear that …
The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence is an independent, not for profit charity, that seeks to reduce waste generation and create positive environmental and social outcomes through sustainable design, resource conservation, reuse, repair, and recycling. The Centre helps businesses, industries, and product stewardship organisations to adopt a strong lifecycle approach to deliver their ESG and circular economy objectives. We also provide independent advice on product stewardship priorities to the Australian government.
Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence Limited | PO Box 7520 | Berrima NSW 2577