Programs such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System place emphasis on low-emitting material selection, recycled content and construction waste management that may significantly impact the flooring industry.
Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES), computer software that measures the environmental performance of building products by using the life-cycle assessment approach specified in ISO 14000 standards, lists dozens of floor covering products that have been analyzed for raw material acquisition, manufacture, transportation, installation, use, and recycling and waste management.