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2026 News Archive

July 2026

News Global GreenTag International Invites Public Comment on New Recycled Content and Circularity Declaration (RC2D) Standard

6 July 2026

MEDIA RELEASE Public consultation on new RC2D Standard and Declaration opens 7 July 2026 and closes Friday, 7 August 2026 Intended for use by manufacturers,...

News Global GreenTag International Invites Public Comment on New Recycled Content and Circularity Declaration (RC2D) Standard

6 July 2026

MEDIA RELEASE Public consultation on new RC2D Standard and Declaration opens 7 July 2026 and closes Friday, 7 August 2026 Intended for use by manufacturers,...

June 2026

Video Building Responsibility: Product Stewardship & Waste Reduction Solutions in the Built Environment

18 June 2026

Three leading voices in sustainability, design, and policy tackle one of the most urgent challenges in the building sector—how to manage product and...

Video Introducing NaturePositive+ Standard for Products

18 June 2026

The Global GreenTag International NaturePositive+ Standard™ and NaturePositive+ Declaration™ takes product certification beyond current thinking on...

News Entries Closing End of June for 2026 Sustainability Awards

16 June 2026

Celebrating its 20th year, the 2026 Sustainability Awards arrive at a pivotal moment for the built environment—one defined by increasing regulatory pressure,...

News Global GreenTag Launches New App to Transform Access to Trusted Sustainable Product Data

10 June 2026

Brisbane, Australia — June 11, 2026 Global GreenTag International has launched the Global GreenTag App, a new cross-platform digital solution designed...

News Weathertex Natural Flatsheets & Weatherboards Achieve PLATINUM NaturePositive+ Declaration™ Rating of 153%

8 June 2026

Brisbane, Australia — June 8, 2026 Weathertex has achieved a significant sustainability milestone, with its Natural Flatsheets & Weatherboards successfully...

Video Paige Stainless CEO Kevin Finn

6 June 2026

VIDEO Talking Green interviews Paige Stainless' Founder & CEO Kevin Finn on the company's remarkable contribution to a sustainable drainage industry at...

News Global GreenTag International EOFY Certification & Declaration Offers

5 June 2026

If you are considering submitting your products to a certification pathway with GreenTag – now is the time– we are offering great discounts to step...

News Global GreenTag International EOFY Certification & Declaration Offers

5 June 2026

If you are considering submitting your products to a certification pathway with GreenTag – now is the time– we are offering great discounts to step...

News Workshop: Unravelling Circularity and Nature Metrics: The Drivers, Metrics & ESG Frameworks

4 June 2026

This session by David Baggs merges his experience in the fields of architecture, design, sustainability, ESG, circular economy, and green product intelligence....

Article Sustainable Flooring Australia: How to Choose Healthier, Independently Certified Options

3 June 2026

Building From the Ground Up Flooring and tiling are often among the largest surface areas in any Australian home. Whether you're building new or renovating,...

Video Steve Morriss Joins Part #2 of the Circular Conversation

3 June 2026

VIDEO As part of Global GreenTag's Ethical Manufacturers' initiative, Circular Economy pioneer Steve Morriss, Founder of Close the Loop joined our conversation...

Video Stonewall Platinum Part 1

3 June 2026

VIDEO Leading Australian manufacturers of non-combustible, acoustic insulation panel Stonewall Platinum met us at our Brisbane offices for a spontaneous...

Video Troy Creighton Managing Director - Stormtech

3 June 2026

VIDEO On this episode of the Talking Green series, Global GreenTag talks with Stormtech's Managing Director Troy Creighton, revealing the benefits of...

Video A Circular Conversation With Meryl, Jill and Nana

3 June 2026

VIDEO Meryl Sukumar, a Sustainability Consultant and Mentor engaged in an interesting conversation with our own LCA specialists in Circular Economy (and...

Video Biophilic Cities part 2 with Jo Caughtry

3 June 2026

VIDEO Due to popular demand on the concept of Biophilic Cities, GreenTag's Conversations Series invited Biophilic design expert - Jo Caughtry - to be...

Article Designing a Greener Home: A Guide to Sustainable Appliances in Australia

3 June 2026

Smart Choices Start with Smarter Appliances Appliance selection plays a critical role in sustainable home design in Australia. From refrigerators and...

Article Healthy Homes Start with the Right Paint: A Guide to Sustainable Coatings in Australia

3 June 2026

More Than Just Colour: Why Paint Choices Matter In sustainable home design, paint is often treated as a finishing touch. In reality, it is one of the...

Case Study Vienna by Pelle Leathers

2 June 2026

Pelle Leathers' Global GreenTag CertTM GreenRate™ Level B certified product - Vienna - was chosen for the interiors design of the Head Quarters of...

Case Study AluSplash by Alulines International Pte Ltd

2 June 2026

Global GreenTag Verified Product AluSplash became part of a family kitchen design by Netherlands based design house Keukenstudio Heiloo who chose to install...

May 2026

Article From Ambition to Action: Aligning Nature Strategy with Product Intelligence to Deliver Nature Positive Outcomes

25 May 2026

The built environment stands at a pivotal moment. As global pressures on biodiversity intensify, the shift from "doing less harm" to actively restoring...

News Giving Back to Nature .. the NaturePositive+ Standard and Declaration of Products

25 May 2026

VIDEO The Global GreenTag International NaturePositive+ Standard™ and NaturePositive+ Declaration™ takes product certification beyond current thinking...

Article Designing for Tomorrow: Greg Natale on Certification, Circularity & Conscious Spaces

22 May 2026

Multi-award-winning Australian interiors and product designer, Greg Natale worked with Global GreenTag International at the end of 2025 to build an installation...

News Verosol Australia – A Benchmark in Responsible Manufacturing and Sustainable Innovation

13 May 2026

Global GreenTag International is proud to recognise Verosol Australia with its extensive range of certified products as a leading example of responsible...

News GreenTag partners with exciting new expo for Australia: Sustainability Business Live!

13 May 2026

Global GreenTag International is proud to announce a new partnership with Stirling Media, the organiser of Australia's biggest corporate & commercial...

News Beyond the Sample: Louise Dobson-Trease on Building a Circular Future for Design

12 May 2026

LOUD Library is one of Global GreenTag's industry partners. Founder Louise Dobson-Trease is a materials specialist who has dedicated the last 25 years...

News Why Futurebuild Australia is the Industry's 2030 Roadmap

12 May 2026

Global GreenTag International first partnered with event organisers National Media in 2023 to help shape the foundations of what was then known as ArchiBuild...

News Optimising building system key to delivering more homes and better buildings faster

6 May 2026

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has welcomed the release of The Treasury's interim report on modernising the National Construction Code...

April 2026

News Sydney Build Expo 2026 opens next week - join the team from Global GreenTag International

24 April 2026

The wait is nearly over. Australia's biggest Festival of Construction doors open at ICC Sydney from 9am on April 29th and 30th! This year's event...

News David Baggs to Headline Practical Sustainability Workshop at Sydney Build Expo 2026

2 April 2026

Sustainabiity leader David Baggs, CEO, Technical Director and Cofounder of Global GreenTag International, will take the stage at this year's Sydney Build...

News Global GreenTag International introduces 5-year certification cycle

2 April 2026

1 April 2026 — Global GreenTag International has announced a significant enhancement to its certification framework, moving from a 3-year to a 5-year...

News Join the Sustainability Professionals Forum Networking Event at Sydney Build Expo

2 April 2026

Make sure that you stay for Day 2 of the Sydney Build Expo on April 30th David Baggs, CEO, Technical Director and Cofounder of Global GreenTag International...

March 2026

News GBCA releases nature roadmap to guide future developments

17 March 2026

The Green Building Council of Australia has released a new nature roadmap for the built environment, setting out clear targets and timeframes to help the...

News Global GreenTag Vietnam Makes Strong Debut at HAWAExpo

12 March 2026

Global GreenTag International's licensed partner in Vietnam, Cross Cloud Partners, has successfully completed its first major industry showcase as Global...

News Global GreenTag International Partners with Spec Up to Introduce AI-Powered Product Intelligence for Sustainable Design

10 March 2026

Global GreenTag International has announced a new industry partnership with Spec Up, introducing the Spec Up AI product research tool to the Global GreenTag...

News Global GreenTag Welcomes New Team Members and Celebrates Key Transitions for 2026

10 March 2026

Global GreenTag International begins 2026 with new energy, welcoming talented colleagues, celebrating internal promotions, and expanding its capabilities...

News Global GreenTag is returning to Sydney Build Expo 2026

9 March 2026

Global GreenTag International continues its Industry Partnership with Oliver Kinross who organise Sydney Build Expo and our team are getting ready for...

February 2026

News Global GreenTag International becomes an FSC® Promotional Licence Holder, strengthening support for responsible forest products and credible sustainability claims

19 February 2026

Global GreenTag International, a globally recognised ecolabel and independent certification body assessing products across environmental impact, human...

News Hot topics at AFISC, AFA & RMIT Forum: Show me the money!! Vapes, cocaine, crystal meth and PHAS

13 February 2026

Global GreenTag International is speaking at the Australian Furniture Association's (AFA) Grow. Promote. Protect Forum this month and tackling some lively...

News Global GreenTag Elevates CarbonRate™ to Verified Carbon Footprint Certification for Advanced Sustainable Products

4 February 2026

Global GreenTag International has announced a major evolution of its CarbonRate™ certification program, strengthening its service to manufacturers developing...

News Global GreenTag Elevates CarbonRate™ to Verified Carbon Footprint Certification for Advanced Sustainable Products

4 February 2026

Global GreenTag International has announced a major evolution of its CarbonRate™ certification program, strengthening its service to manufacturers developing...

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