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Sustainable Evolution
Georgia Gilmore2024-01-16T10:15:58+11:00Carpet Institute of Australia, CIAL, Flooring Magazine|
Navigating challenges and opportunities in Australia's fashionable carpet industry The Australian carpet industry is in the midst of a transformative phase, steering towards sustainability while facing challenges from alternative flooring options. This evolution is marked by three key areas: competition and alternatives, shifting consumer preferences, and remarkable strides in [...]
The value of a circular economy
Georgia Gilmore2023-08-28T12:27:16+10:00GECA, Supplier Magazine|
Article by GECA A common misconception is that the circular economy is a synonym for a waste reduction strategy. However, it is far more radical than that. Talking about the circular economy only through a lens of waste reduction is like discussing the complexity of ecosystems exclusively in terms of [...]
Carpet is the choice for Australian homes – and here’s why
Georgia Gilmore2023-01-12T14:56:06+11:00Carpet Institute of Australia, Flooring Magazine|
Compared to other types of flooring, carpet offers a huge range of colours and styles, thermal insulation and energy saving as well as acoustic benefits for the family. There are virtually unlimited possibilities for creating a distinctive environment that is both cosy and beautiful. Selecting the right carpet colour and [...]
Are you ready for Australia’s circular future?
StephUC2022-11-08T13:25:57+11:00Flooring Magazine, GECA|
Embracing the transition to a circular economy in Australia is a significant step toward achieving a better future for people and our planet. Businesses and organisations that do not adopt a circular approach will be left behind. The good news is that environmental labels are globally recognised tools that can [...]
GECA – identifying environmentally and socially preferable products
StephUC2022-11-08T13:28:32+11:00Flooring Magazine, GECA|
Whether you are making or purchasing flooring, your choices can significantly impact people and our planet. GECA's lifecycle ecolabel standards include criteria for a wide range of environmental issues, human health and social impacts while proving that they perform as promised. Let us explore how our Floor Coverings and Carpets [...]