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# Sustainable Material Specification: Identifying Authentic Environmental Performance in Building Products

> Learn how greenwashing influences product selection, why recycled content alone doesn't guarantee sustainability, and how evaluating the broader environmental impact of building products can lead to more responsible material specifications.

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In this video, **Steve Layfield** from **Durra Panel** explores how architects and building professionals can identify truly sustainable building materials and distinguish authentic environmental performance from misleading green claims.

**This course covers:**

✅ Understanding greenwashing and its impact on sustainable building material selection<br />✅ Recognizing the six sins of greenwashing and misleading environmental claims<br />✅ Identifying hidden environmental trade-offs in building products<br />✅ Comparing green building materials beyond recycled content and marketing claims<br />✅ Evaluating the environmental impact of manufacturing, transportation, and material selection<br />✅ Applying a start-with-the-end-in-mind approach to sustainable material specification

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity! Watch the recording now and unlock the potential of **Durra Panel** for your next project.

## Watch Recording

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  Watching the recording does not provide AIA continuing-education credit.
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## About the presenter

**Steve Layfield** presents this webinar with **[Durra Panel](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/durra-panel-e30769dc0c5b49f785c6360aaa91229a).**

Browse more [Acelab webinars](/webinars).
