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December 2016

GreenTag Certified Weathertex Voted #1 Most Trusted Brand in Australia!

19 December 2016

Weathertex has taken FIRST PLACE in Architecture & Design's annual Top Trusted Brands readers' survey for 2016. The much anticipated poll reveals Australia's...

Meet the NAC: Scott Bagnell of Design Institute of Australia

15 December 2016

Designer Scott Bagnell,  Queensland Branch Councillor  for the Design Institute of Australia, is a valued member of GreenTag's National Advisory Committee...

November 2016

David Baggs Joins Judging Panel at 4th International Green Interiors Awards

22 November 2016

The 4th International Green Interiors Awards for 2017 is being launched in Sydney this week and David Baggs, GreenTag's CEO has been invited for the...

MEET THE EXPERT PANEL: Nathan Aust of Toxicology and Environmental Health Consultants

22 November 2016

Nathan Aust is GreenTag's External Consultant Toxicologist and Peer Review member of our Expert Advisory Panel.  His responsibility is to ensure every new...

October 2016

Meet the NAC: Irene Falcone of Nourished Life

13 October 2016

Global GreenTag welcomed Nourished Life Founder and CEO Irene Falcone to two of its National Advisory Committees several years ago and she has been involved...

August 2016

Meet the NAC: Mark Thomson of the Australian Green Development Forum (AGDF)

24 August 2016

GreenTag's commitment to supporting a healthier built environment is long established in Australia and globally.  We have regular contact with eminent...

June 2016

Migrate your Global GreenTag Certification to South Africa

23 June 2016

Global GreenTag is pleased to announce that interior fitout products already certified in Australia can easily be converted to meet the Green Star SA Interiors...

Meet the NAC: Narelle Chenery Co-Founder and Creative Director of Miessence

23 June 2016

Narelle Chenery developed the world's first range of organic skincare products under the Miessence brand a decade ago and now exports to 65 countries....

GreenTag awarded as 'ecoBiz Champion'

23 June 2016

GreenTag Office Achieves top 3 Star Reductions in Energy, Water and Waste Every business can save money by reducing its water, waste and power costs....

Breaking Through Green Product Market Barriers –Workshop with Sustainable Brands Sydney 2016

21 June 2016

Global GreenTag is presenting a workshop in Sydney next week to unpack the barriers standing in the way of green products having a greater traction in...

GreenTag Sponsors Seminar on Certification at Sustainable Brands Sydney 2016

21 June 2016

Global GreenTag is proudly sponsoring and leading a seminar and panel discussion on Certification at Sustainable Brands Sydney on June 28. Certification:...

David Baggs Keynotes At International Event For Sustainability Week In South Africa

1 June 2016

David Baggs,  GreenTag's CEO and Program Director  is delivering a keynote address this week in South Africa for the African Capital Cities Sustainability...

Meet the NAC: Steven Claridge Building Designer & State President of BDAQ

1 June 2016

Steven Claridge is a valued member of Global GreenTag's National Advisory Committee (NAC) on Building Products. Steven  is also State President of the...

May 2016

GreenTag's Sustainable Metrics To Feature At SUSTAINABLE BRANDS SYDNEY

20 May 2016

It's time to learn HOW to successfully innovate your brand for sustainability NOW ... SUSTAINABLE BRANDS SYDNEY invites you to learn HOW for the first...

BCI Media and Global GreenTag Join Forces To Serve The Building and Design Industry

5 May 2016

MEDIA RELEASE - For Immediate Release Australia's most advanced third party green product certification program, Global GreenTag - has joined forces...

GreenTag Partners With 1st Australian Asia Pacific Space Designers Alliance Congress

5 May 2016

The Asia Pacific Space Designers Alliance are proud to announce Global GreenTag as a Green Partner for the inaugural Australian iteration of the apsdaaustralia.com.au"...

New GreenTag Website Receives Great Reviews

4 May 2016

I think the site LOOKS GREAT – fresh and easy to use.                                                                ...

Reasons for Certification 101. Part 1: Chemicals

3 May 2016

"We need stricter surveillance rules" This was stated by the European Commission following a study that found that chemical related risks were the most...

Meet the NAC: Jo Immig Environmental Scientist and Author of 'Toxic Playground'

3 May 2016

We are proud to have Jo Immig as one of the members of our National Advisory Committee and one of the few that are represented on each of our sector NACs,...

WELL - A Big Call For GreenTag Products

3 May 2016

The global alliance between Leadlease and  Delos™ is leading a revolution to accelerate WELL ready workplaces around the globe. This is great news for...

April 2016

Welcome to the new Global GreenTag website!

12 April 2016

Welcome to the new Global GreenTag website! We hope you find the new GreenTag Global website more user friendly and useful. Choose your country and check...

GreenTag major feature in Architecture & Design Online

11 April 2016

Global GreenTag has stepped further out to enhance it's engagement with the A & D marketplace with a major marketing program with Architecture & Design...

Media Release: eTool and Global GreenTag Form Partnership

11 April 2016

Life Cycle Assessment Software provider eTool joins forces with leading eco-label Global GreenTag - to raise the benchmark on sustainable building and...

February 2016

GreenTag's new version 4.0 Standard receives ACCC certification

19 February 2016

Over the past year, Global GreenTag has been reviewing and updating its core Building, Interiors and Infrastructure Standard with the assistance of a...

eToolLCD and Global GreenTag Form unique Partnership

11 February 2016

Life Cycle Assessment Software provider eTool joins forces with Global GreenTag  to raise the benchmark on sustainable building and certified green products...

GreenTag recognised by Singapore's Green Mark International

8 February 2016

Global GreenTag has been formally recognised by the Singapore Building and Construction Authority as a product certification scheme for the purposes of...

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