Its founder, Ray Anderson, was featured in the documentary film The Corporation discussing environmental sustainability in modern business.
Carpet tiles, which originated in Europe, became highly popular during the 1980s as an alternative to broadloom carpet, especially in office environments that at the time were switching to flexible, “open” plans that required easy access to wiring and infrastructure beneath floors.
In 2016, Interface announced its new mission, Climate Take Back, which aimed to reverse global warming.
[9] Interface was recognized as Recyclers of the Year by the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE).
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader has heralded Ray Anderson and Interface for their sincere commitment to sustainability and protecting the planet's natural resources.