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Weekly spec notes
A 5-minute email with practical judgement on sustainable and healthy materials. Best for staying confident and up to date without doing the research yourself.
Practical guides
Deep dives that lay out the criteria, trade-offs and what to question on spec sheets. Use these when you need a solid reference, not a quick weekly nudge.
Greenwashing translation
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I translate vague sustainability claims into what they actually mean + the questions that protect your selections.
Materials and suppliers we've reviewed
SPECIFY SUSTAINABLE & HEALTHY MATERIALS WITH CONFIDENCE
A 5-minute weekly email to help architects and designers choose sustainable and healthy materials with clear pros and cons, without the sales pitch.
Independent. Product-agnostic. Practical.
Deep dives for spec decisions
Criteria, trade-offs, and what to question on spec sheets, in a format you can bookmark and return to whenever a material choice feels unclear.
Books you'll keep coming back to
A curated reading list for architects and designers working with sustainable and healthy materials.
About Eco Edition
Eco Edition supports architects and designers who want practical, product-agnostic guidance to assess sustainability claims, spot greenwashing and specify with more confidence.
Founded by Nadine Samwell, a trained interior designer and long-time renovator with 15+ years’ experience researching and specifying healthier, lower-impact materials.
