Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) has partnered with the Banksia
Foundation to introduce a new award category in 2014 to recognise product
sustainability.
An annual sustainability awards program in Australia that recognises and
rewards excellence in environmental developments, the Banksia Sustainability
Awards takes a broad view of sustainability, going beyond environmental benchmarks
to achievements at a social and economic level.
The new award category, Product Sustainability through Design,
Manufacture and Use Award recognises outstanding achievement in improving
sustainability through the design, manufacture and commercial application of a
product. In addition to new products, improvements in process or design that increase
the sustainability of existing products will also be considered for the award.
Graz van Egmond, Chief Executive Officer of Banksia Foundation thanked GECA
for its assistance and support in the creation of the new award category. He
also encouraged GECA licensees to enter the 2014 Banksia Awards Program for an
opportunity to be recognised for their leadership and innovation.
GECA CEO Rupert Posner said the two organisations hoped to showcase the
great work being done and use it to inspire and encourage others to follow
suit. He added that the new Banksia category will recognise the sustainability
of products.
In a new initiative at this year’s awards, finalists in each category
will get a chance to present their case studies at a conference-style event
just prior to the announcement of the winners.
