With so many products flooding the market today -- claiming to be green -- you'll appreciate the reliable, unbiased, thoroughly-researched information you'll discover in the GreenSpec Directory, 7th Edition.

In this updated and expanded edition of our directory, you'll find over 2,100 environmentally-friendly products and materials -- with detailed descriptions of each.

Of the many thousands of product suggestions we receive, only 2,100 environmentally preferable items have been selected by our editors -- a result of exhaustive, independent research.

And, unlike other directories, GreenSpec Directory, 7th Edition has no paid listings or ads. So you can be sure that every product has earned its recommendation.

Each product is evaluated on 26 GreenSpec criteria. And those deemed worthy of inclusion fall into the following five categories:

• Save energy or water
• Conserve natural resources
• Avoid toxic or other emissions
• Are made with salvaged, recycled material
• Contribute to a safe, healthy environment

What's new in GreenSpec 7? Here are a few examples:

• Over 230 new green products have been added
• More stringent GreenSpec product standards raise the bar for green recommendations
• Nearly 70 products have been dropped because they no longer meet our standards
• Now organized by the convenient CSI Masterformat numbering system
• New Division 1 specifications include overall greening guidelines

When you're looking for authentic, thoroughly researched green products for your next construction project, the GreenSpec Directory, 7th Edition is the only resource you'll need.

About the editors
Environmental Building News is a monthly newsletter featuring comprehensive, practical information on a wide range of topics related to sustainable building -- from energy efficiency and recycled-content materials, to land-use planning and indoor air quality.

Our editors have an unparalleled breadth and depth of experience with every aspect of green building -- as well as a lifelong dedication to environmental issues.