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Product Image Product Name Name of Manufacturer Functional Purpose of Product Data Quality 3.1 Product is fit for intended purpose and meets or exceeds relevant standard or demonstrates sufficient quality 3.2.1 Recycled Content exceeds certain minimum levels 3.2.2.1 Recyclability and Product Stewardship: Recyclable or manufacturer take-back program available 3.2.2.2 Impregnations or coatings: Coatings, labelling or treatment does not prevent post consumer recycling (some exceptions) 3.2.2.3 Separability: Easily separable with common tools to facilitate recycling of individual components 3.3 Plastics resin identification code marked on each item (some exceptions) 3.4.1 Additives: 1,3 butadiene concentration < 1mg/kg. Discharges COD/TOC from foam rubber production decreased by 90% prior to emissions into waterways 3.4.2 Overall Loads: Certain substances are not added during manufacture eg arsenic, cadmium 3.4.3 Prohibited Substances: Certain compounds are not added or used during manufacturing 3.5 Packaging Requirements: Chlorinated/halogenated plastics are not used in product packaging. Used packaging can be recycled by local recycling systems 4 Compliant to Environmental Regulations 5 Compliant to Labour, Anti-Discrimination and Safety Regulations
product photo Desktop Stationary, Material Handling Crates A Plus Plastics Pty Ltd
Yes GECS has confirmed that the quantity of recycled plastic in these nominated A Plus Plastics Pty Ltd products exceeds the minimum requirements as stated for this criterion. A Plus Plastics Pty Ltd have a product stewardship policy in place for their customers ensuring returned products will be recycled and not end up in land fill. Yes Yes GECS has confirmed that these nominated A Plus Plastics Pty Ltd products have been clearly labeled with the appropriate resin identification codes. Yes Yes Yes These nominated A Plus Plastic Pty Ltd products are packaged with plastic wrapping. GECS has confirmed this plastic is not halogenated and is able to be recycled in mainstream recovery facilities. Yes Yes
product photo Document Tray, Document Tray Riser, Magazine File, Pencil Cup, Desk Organiser, Caddy Tray, Waste Bin Esselte
Office Products
Yes GECS has confirmed that these licensed products contain 98% of recycled content exceeding the requirement of 50% as stated in the standard for this criterion. GECS has confirmed that this Earthwise Range can be returned to Esselte for recycling. The products are labeled with information on how to return it at the end of its life. Yes These Esselte Australia products are made from homogenous material and do not have separable parts; therefore this criterion is not applicable. The licensed products are marked with appropriate resin identification codes for postconsumer recycling. Yes Yes Yes These nominated products are transported and delivered in recyclable cardboard, therefore meeting the requirements of this criterion. Yes Yes
product photo Document Tray/ Document Tray Riser, Marbig Enviro Waste Bin, Clearview Insert Binders ACCO Australia
Stationary
Yes 100% Products are 100% recyclable through ACCO Australia's Take Back Policy. ACCO will take back the certified products and recycle the material. ACCO is negotiating with other companies as potential partners for the end of life solution. Yes Yes GECA has verified that a resin identification code is displayed on the products by application of a sticker. The company has, since verification, applied the code to the mould to prevent removal by the client. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo Enviro Range: Marbig Drawer Tidy ACCO Australia
Stationary
Yes 100% Products are 100% recyclable through ACCO Australia's Take Back Policy. ACCO will take back the certified products and recycle the material. ACCO is negotiating with other companies as potential partners for the end of life solution. Yes Yes GECA has verified that a resin identification code is displayed on the products by application of a sticker. The company has, since verification, applied the code to the mould to prevent removal by the client. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo Enviro Range: Marbig Duo Pencil Cup ACCO Australia
Stationary
Yes 100% Products are 100% recyclable through ACCO Australia's Take Back Policy. ACCO will take back the certified products and recycle the material. ACCO is negotiating with other companies as potential partners for the end of life solution. Yes Yes GECA has verified that a resin identification code is displayed on the products by application of a sticker. The company has, since verification, applied the code to the mould to prevent removal by the client. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo Enviro Range: Marbig FoldaRack ACCO Australia
Stationary
Yes 100% Products are 100% recyclable through ACCO Australia's Take Back Policy. ACCO will take back the certified products and recycle the material. ACCO is negotiating with other companies as potential partners for the end of life solution. Yes Yes GECA has verified that a resin identification code is displayed on the products by application of a sticker. The company has, since verification, applied the code to the mould to prevent removal by the client. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo Enviro Range: Marbig Magazine Holder ACCO Australia
Stationary
Yes 100% Products are 100% recyclable through ACCO Australia's Take Back Policy. ACCO will take back the certified products and recycle the material. ACCO is negotiating with other companies as potential partners for the end of life solution. Yes Yes GECA has verified that a resin identification code is displayed on the products by application of a sticker. The company has, since verification, applied the code to the mould to prevent removal by the client. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo I 30 GR Desk Tidy, I 60 GR Document Tray, I 70 GR Drawer Tidy, I 80 GR 15 Tidy Bin, I 307 GR 32 Litre Storage Box, I 160 GR Magazine Stand Italplast
Stationery
Yes The Italplast Pty Ltd ranges of product are made from a minimum of 50% post industrial recycled plastics. The Italplast Pty Ltd ranges of product do not coat or treat their products with any materials which may inhibit standard curbside recycling in Australia. Yes Yes All of the Italplast Pty Ltd ranges of product under assessment are marked with the appropriate plastics resin identification code promulgated by the Plastics and Chemical Industry Association and thus meet this criterion. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo Recycled Plastic Stationery and Display Products Bindweld Plastic Pty Ltd
A wide range of office binding, packaging and stationery and display solutions ranging from advertising signs to custom solutions.
Yes 60-100% Yes curbside. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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