Recognition walks

Homestar recognised eco-labels and IAQ schemes recognises Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA)

Homestar recognised eco-labels and IAQ schemes Issue September 2021 · rating_tool · New Zealand. Recorded in 3 clauses of the source document, transcribed as written.

  1. Homestar recognised eco-labels and IAQ schemes — the document doing the recognising
  2. Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) — the programme it names
  3. GECA — held here, 757 requirements read

The clauses that say so

  • MAT-1 / EN3 · Product Sustainability (Sustainable Materials)
    Standard named
    GECA standards as listed
    Level required
    Level A
    Applies to
    Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood and timber; flooring; insulation; steel
    Evidence tier
    binding

    By standard: PCv2.2i-2012 Paints and Coatings; 04-2011v2 Panel Boards and 40-2008 v1.1 Hard Surfacing (linings); FFM v3.0-2017, 28-2010 v2.1, 04-2011 v2 and 25-2011 v2 (engineered wood); 50-2011 v2 Carpets, 25-2011 v2 Floor Coverings, 40-2008 v1.1 and 04-2011v2 (flooring); BIMv2.0-2018 Building Insulation Materials; SSPv1.0-2019 Steel and Steel Products. Several are editions GECA has since replaced.

  • MAT-1 / EN3 · Product Sustainability (Sustainable Materials)
    Standard named
    GECA FF v3.0-2017 Furniture and Fittings
    Level required
    Level B
    Applies to
    Engineered wood and timber
    Evidence tier
    binding

    No conditions recorded.

  • MAT-2 / HC7 · Indoor Pollutant (Healthy Materials, VOC)
    Standard named
    GECA standards as listed
    Level required
    Level A
    Applies to
    Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood and timber; flooring
    Evidence tier
    binding

    By standard: AFSv4.0-2014 Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants; PCv2.2i-2012 Paints and Coatings; FFM v3.0-2017, 28-2010 v2.1, 04-2011 v2 and 25-2011 v2 (engineered wood); 50-2011 v2, 25-2011 v2, 40-2008 v1.1 and 04-2011v2 (flooring).

Where the walk lands: requirements held

Read the full requirements register for GECA

Also recognised by Homestar recognised eco-labels and IAQ schemes

(formaldehyde emission class)AFRDIAgBBBlue AngelCarpet and Rug Institute (CRI)Carpet Institute of AustraliaEnvironmental Choice New ZealandForest Stewardship CouncilGEVGlobal GreenTagGuTInstitute for Market Transformation to Sustainability (MTS)PEFCResilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI)SCSUL