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GECA standards

Below is a list of GECA's standards, listed alphabetically. The types of products certified against these standards is noted, as are those standards that are recognised by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for its Green Star accreditation program.

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Standard TitleProduct TypeGreen Star
Adhesives AdhesivesNo
Administrative Services Administrative servicesNo
Architectural and Protective Coatings [closed to new applicants] Cements, Coatings and sealants, Commercial and industrial cleaning products, Concrete waterproofing, protection and repair products, Exterior architectural paints, General surface cleaners, Heat reflective coatings, Insulation materials (incl batts, boards, blankets, loose-fill or spray-on), Interior architectural paintsNo
Audiovisual Equipment Display devices such as screens, Set top boxes, Stereo systems, Television Sets and TV Combinations, Video systemsNo
Carpets v2 2011 Broadloom carpet, Carpet tilesYes
Cleaning Products 2007 [closed to new applicants] Commercial and industrial cleaning products, General surface cleaners, Laundry detergents, Sanitary cleaners, Water treatmentNo
Cleaning Products 2012 General surface cleaners, Hand dishwashing detergents, Laundry detergents, Sanitary cleanersNo
Cleaning Services Commercial cleaning services e.g. offices, schools, shopping centres, Domestic household cleaning servicesNo
Compostable Biopolymer Products Flexible packaging and sheeting, Food packaging and containers, Non-food packaging and containers, Shopping, rubbish and other bagsNo
Computers ComputersNo
Environmentally Innovative Products Aerated concrete, Cements, Energy efficient home ventilation systems, Innovative products, Organic digesters, Permanent formwork structural concrete walling systems, Pest ControlNo
Floor Coverings 2005 [closed to new applicants] Bamboo flooring, Engineered Timber Flooring, Rubber (recycled and other)Yes
Floor Coverings v2 2011 Bamboo flooring, Cork flooring, Engineered Timber Flooring, Engineered wood products, Linoleum, marmoleum and other synthetic flooring, Rubber (recycled and other)Yes
Furniture and Fittings 2006 (amended 2007) v1.8 [closed to new applicants] Ceilings, Domestic chairs, Domestic desks and tables, Domestic furniture (lounges etc), Educational and School Furniture, Fittings (bathroom and window fittings etc), Foam products, Office chairs, Office desks and tables, Office workstation systems, Other office furniture/equipment, Panel boards (incl. timber and other materials), Recycled furniture, Shelving, Storage, Surfaces, Walls and screensYes
Furniture and Fittings 2006 (modified 2010) v1.10 [closed to new applicants] Ceilings, Domestic chairs, Domestic desks and tables, Office chairs, Office desks and tablesYes
Furniture and Fittings 2006 (modified 2010) v2 Commercial and public use outdoor furniture, Domestic chairs, Domestic desks and tables, Domestic furniture (lounges etc), Domestic recreational outdoor furniture, Educational and School Furniture, Office chairs, Office desks and tables, Office workstation systems, Other office furniture/equipment, Panel boards (incl. timber and other materials), Shelving, Storage, Surfaces, Walls and screensYes
Furniture and Fittings 2010 v2 Ceilings, Commercial and public use outdoor furniture, Domestic chairs, Domestic desks and tables, Domestic furniture (lounges etc), Educational and School Furniture, Fittings (bathroom and window fittings etc), Foam products, Office chairs, Office desks and tables, Office workstation systems, Other office furniture/equipment, Recycled furniture, Shelving, Storage, Surfaces, Walls and screensYes
Hand Dishwashing Detergents [closed to new applicants] Hand dishwashing detergentsNo
Hard Surfacing Stone or concrete flooring, Tiles (terrazzo, ceramic, clay and glass)Yes
Information Technology ServicesNo
International Eco-Labelled Products Shampoos and soapsNo
Machine Dishwashing Detergents 2006 [closed to new applicants] Household and commercial machine dishwashing detergentsNo
Machine Dishwashing Detergents 2013No
Nappy and Nappy Wipe Products Disposable childrens nappiesNo
Office Paper Office paper, Recycled paper productsNo
Outdoor Furniture Commercial and public use outdoor furniture, Domestic recreational outdoor furniture, Outdoor furnitureNo
Paints and Coatings Coatings and sealants, Exterior architectural paints, Interior architectural paintsNo
Panel Boards 2007 [closed to new applicants] Panel boards (incl. timber and other materials)Yes
Panel Boards v2 2011 Ceilings, Panel boards (incl. timber and other materials), Particle Board, Plasterboard or gypsum boardYes
Personal Care ProductsNo
Personal Care Products 2007 [closed to new applicants] Body lotion, Deodorants, Hair sprays, Hand sanitisers, Insect repellent, Shaving foamsNo
Printers and Imaging Equipment Multifunction devices, Photocopiers, PrintersNo
Printers and Printed Matter General printed matterNo
Publishers and Published MatterNo
Publishing and Industrial Paper Office paperNo
Recycled and Reclaimed Timber 100% recycled and/or reclaimed timberNo
Recycled Paper Products Journals, reports, books and other publications, Office paper, Paper stationery products (inserts, binders, folders), Recycled carton, and other, board products, Recycled paper productsNo
Recycled Plastic Products Agricultural and horticultural products, Construction and road materials, Desk accessories (document trays, pen holders, draw organisers), Other recycled plastic products, Safety products, Traffic management productsNo
Recycled Rubber Products Recycled rubber productsNo
Refrigerants Domestic and industrial refrigerants, Vehicle air conditioning system refrigerantsNo
RefrigeratorsNo
Retail ServicesNo
Sanitary Paper Products Facial tissues, paper towels and hand towels, Sanitary products, Toilet paperNo
Shampoos and Soaps 2008 [closed to new applicants] Shampoos and soaps, Shampoos, liquid and solid soap products for animalsNo
Supermarket Refrigeration SystemsNo
Textiles 2007 Clothing and bedding products, Textiles, yarns and fabricsNo
Textiles 2012 (Draft)No
Thermal Building Insulation Materials Insulation materials (incl batts, boards, blankets, loose-fill or spray-on)No
Transport and Distribution ServicesNo