Chemicals crisis to risk $8 trillion in assets under management (AFA Members Edition)
After a push from parts of the chemical industry, the EU Commission has said it will delay the *REACH revision. But frontrunner companies are unhappy with the decision and have issued a joint letter to the Commission. At the same time, pressure to act on the chemical...
EU Commission embroiled in chemicals crisis to risk $8 trillion in assets under management
After a push from parts of the chemical industry, the EU Commission has said it will delay the *REACH revision. But frontrunner companies are unhappy with the decision and have issued a joint letter to the Commission. At the same time, pressure to act on the chemical...
Comprehensive online-tool will inform and improve product stewardship action in Australia
Australia’s first comprehensive study of the benefits and effectiveness of product stewardship has highlighted the significant environmental, social and economic outcomes delivered by product stewardship initiatives. The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) supports...
Fake Online ‘Greenwashing’ Reviews Targeted by Australian Regulator
The ACCC has today launched two internet sweeps to identify misleading environmental and sustainability marketing claims and fake or misleading online business reviews. The sweeps are being conducted over the coming weeks as part of the ACCC’s compliance and...
Why “fast fashion” runs rampant in the furniture sector
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) was successful in securing a federally funded grant on product stewardship early in 2022. Design of Commercial Furniture for the Circular Economy – Furniture 360 – will unpack how the furniture industry will address the...
Furniture 360 Briefing – September 2022
Furniture 360 Project Leader, Mark Thomson, speaks with the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) head of Partnerships and Marketing Jason Ross about the Furniture 360 project. Jason Ross – Mark thank you for your time. Earlier this year you were appointed Project...
Furniture Industry urges reduction of Hazardous Chemicals
Australia’s furnishing industry leaders are being called on to fast-track efforts to ‘design-out’ hazardous chemicals found in everyday household and commercial furniture items.
Advance Notice of Impending Regulatory Changes – What you need to do now
The AFA was involved in significant research in 2021 which has resulted in the identification of a number of Chemicals used in the manufacture of products which will be phased out in the next few years.
Urban Eyesore – the Tip of the Iceberg
Bushfire and flood emergencies have highlighted the extent of Australia’s furniture waste problem – a familiar urban eyesore on pavements and nature strips and a massive public health and disposal issue for Councils. However, what we see on our streets, is only the tip of the iceberg, as far as furniture waste is concerned.
IChEMS: Australia’s new Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard
The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard directs industrial chemical introduction, use and disposal.
How your business can gain more tax incentives for energy upgrades
Business Australia and the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) are hosting a panel discussion on how smart energy can improve business productivity and cut costs. Register here
Industry Opportunity Through Stewardship System
A resilient and sustainable furniture industry, with Australia positioned as a global leader in innovation, is the aim of a three-year programme to develop a commercial furniture Product Stewardship system with minimal financial impact on the industry.
Scientists link low sperm count and other health concerns to chemical exposure in furniture products
Scientists have linked the fact that men in the Western world produce half as much sperm as they did 40 years ago due to exposure to toxic chemicals.
Chemicals management in the Australian furniture and furnishing industry – Final Report
Chemicals management in the Australian furniture – Chemicals of concern are a growing health and environmental issue.
Understanding and Exploring Chemicals Management in the Furniture and Furnishing Industry
Research shows that chemicals of concern used in manufactured furniture and furnishings can lead to environmental and health impacts and the industry was recently earmarked by government for review.