Ecodesign: The Sourcebook

by Alastair Fuad-Luke

With this revised edition, ecoDesign cements its reputation as the definitive guide to recycled, recyclable, renewable, and energy-efficient products. From fashion and furniture to cars and cosmetics, this copiously illustrated and easy-to-use sourcebook showcases hundreds of examples of great design, all created with the earth's future firmly in mind. Each entry includes detailed product information, while a vast resource section that lists manufacturers, design studios, and organizations makes it easy for consumers to find and use these innovative products. Fully revised for this third edition with entirely new entries and updated manufacturer info, ecoDesign contains all the resources to craft a smartly sustainable (and supremely stylish!) future.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2002

Reviews

[Phobean · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is essentially a pretty-picture wish book. Also, it's a bit difficult to understand what the author is saying at times. Too couched in design-lingo.

Edit: NOT worth buying, or even reading cover to cover. Flipping through this book at the library or bookstore will give you the info you need and satisfy your curiosity, I'm sure.

[Kristian · Rating 2 out of 5]

Um, not the worst compendium of "eco-design" but certainly lacking in interestingness and explanation. Also, like many books of its kind, it is already out of date, and totally passé in its scope. Oh well.

[Cari · Rating 4 out of 5]

holy moly a lot of stuff, great resource for buying anything eco down to toothbrushes. categorized well with info on the designers and manufacturers, and why the item is considered "eco"

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty fun to skim through. check out the titshirt! seriously, that's it's name.

[Manintheboat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute but very outdated.

[Oliver Mensah]

Ensures sustainability in nature