Trex Recycles Over 1 Billion Pounds Scrap Annually with 95% Recycled Decking
Trex’s composite decking uses 95% recycled materials, repurposing over 1 billion pounds of plastic and wood scrap annually. Its NexTrex program now includes 10,000 partners collecting 370 million pounds of PE film each year, contributing to more than 5.5 billion pounds diverted from landfills since inception.
1. Sustainability Milestones
Trex Company has diverted over 5.5 billion pounds of plastic film since founding and currently repurposes more than 1 billion pounds of plastic and wood scrap annually into composite decking boards made from 95% recycled materials.
2. NexTrex Program Expansion
The NexTrex initiative has grown to over 10,000 partners across Grassroots, Community, and Retail tiers, collectively recycling 370 million pounds of PE film each year and incentivizing participants with compensation and community challenges.
3. Reclaimed Wood Sourcing
Trex sources wood scrap and sawdust exclusively from reclaimed and sustainably certified suppliers, with 94% of materials verified as sustainable and innovative projects like using end-of-life orchard trees in Fernley, Nevada, to support local agriculture and reduce waste.