LEED certification needs to address the topic of artificial turf. Specifically, a prerequisite for LEED certification should be that the design includes no artificial turf. Credits and points should be given for designs that use natural, living, permeable landscape materials. The installation of artificial turf runs counter to green building and the v5 solutions that support decarbonization, ecosystem conservation and restoration, and health. Artificial turf is not drought friendly (per California State Bill 676). Artificial turf has to be replaced every 8-10 years, which means it's not sustainable. It is also not recyclable - current supposed recycling methods require more energy and resources than are required to make virgin artificial turf. Artificial turf fibers and infill also contribute substantially to water pollution. There are also health concerns with artificial turf - it contains PFAS and other unhealthy chemicals, it harbors MRSA and other bacteria, and it gets too hot (even in warm weather). A "globally recognized comprehensive framework for green building practices" requires the elimination of artificial turf in design and construction.