epd-research

# /epd-research — EPD Research Receives a brief describing a material or product category, searches the web for matching EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations), and returns a curated shortlist sorted by environmental impact. Selected EPDs are saved to the EPD Google Sheet — the same one used by `/epd-parser` and the other EPD skills. ## How It Works ``` User describes what they need EPDs for | Claude searches registries + manufacturer sites | Presents candidates sorted by GWP (lowest first) | User picks winners | Saved to EPD Google Sheet (42-column schema) ``` ## Step 1: Take the Brief The user describes what they need EPDs for. A brief can be loose or specific: **Loose:** > "I need concrete EPDs" **Specific:** > "Looking for ready-mix concrete EPDs, 4000-5000 PSI, plants within 500 miles of NYC, GWP under 350 kg CO2e/m3" ### What to capture from the brief Extract as many of these as the user provides. **Don't ask for fields they didn't mention** — work with what you have. | Field | Examples | |-------|---------| | **Material/product** | Ready-mix concrete, structural steel, mineral wool insulation, carpet tile | | **CSI division** | Division 03, Division 09, "all structural materials" | | **Performance specs** | 4000 PSI, R-21, Class A fire rating | | **Geographic preference** | Plants near NYC, manufactured in North America, European suppliers ok | | **GWP target** | Under 350 kg CO2e/m3, below industry average, lowest available...