MATERIALS DATABASES

Contains informative content in its areaProvides a useful set of linksContributes to the development of sustainmentsEcoSpecifier
An excellent Australian resource put together by the Society for Resposible Design, Sydney and RMIT's Centre for Design.The introductory section contains some very useful information and an account of the methodology used.

Valuable if read criticallyRematerialise, Eco Smart Materials
Useful for product and interior designers and architects. This is an international materials database that cannot be searched by location which is frustrating when trying to source local materials. It is useful to know what is out there, though (but please don't be encouraged to import sustainable materials – it defeats the purpose).