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Trex® Sustainable Decking Products

Today, consumers are increasingly choosing more sustainable products. Since our inception, Trex products have been designed with sustainability in mind. Using innovative recycling methods, we transform recycled plastic film and reclaimed timber into beautiful outdoor decking products. Learn more about how we source the recycled and reclaimed raw materials for our products below.

Achieving Circularity

Our composite decking is made primarily from a blend of 95% recycled and reclaimed raw materials, providing long-lasting quality and style.

 

Thirty-plus years of experience have helped us hone our supply chain and proprietary process for converting discarded plastic film and timber into high value, long-lasting decking. The result? A high-performance, eco-friendly selection of unique products, available at scale.

Upcycling Extra Materials

Two adults are participating in a community cleanup, collecting trash in a grassy, wooded area. Both individuals are wearing bright green shirts, one with a visible 'Trex' logo and the words 'smile every day' and 'EARTH DAY.' They are using grabbers and a large black trash bag to pick up litter. The scene is set in daylight with lush greenery in the background, emphasizing environmental stewardship.
Recycled Plastic

We partner with corporations, retail stores, consumers and others to proactively capture unwanted plastic film and upcycle it into beautiful Trex decking. In 2023, we diverted more than 320 million pounds of plastic film slated for landfill.

A person in a green shirt and gloves is moving large boxes along a conveyor or packing line in a spacious industrial warehouse. The background features machinery, equipment, and another worker, indicating an active manufacturing or distribution environment. The scene is brightly lit with a focus on productivity and manual labor. The boxes have green and white coloring, but no visible text or numbers are discernible.
Reclaimed Timber

To produce our award-winning decking, we also use reclaimed timber, including timber dust, off cuttings, pallets and more. We partner with timber product manufacturers to capture their waste. In 2023, we used more than 516 million pounds of reclaimed timber fibre in our products.

A contemporary office building with the Trex name prominently displayed on the facade. The structure features large glass windows, wood accents, and is surrounded by landscaped greenery and trees. Multiple flagpoles with flags are visible near the entrance, and the sky is clear with a few clouds, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
Product Circularity

We make it a priority to build durability and materials efficiency into our products and processes. This includes ongoing R&D to study new sources of used plastic film and waste timber.

A spacious outdoor deck made of composite material is shown adjacent to a building with a yellow-framed glass door. The setting is a well-maintained garden with lush green trees and shrubs in the background. The deck boards are arranged in parallel lines, creating a clean and contemporary look. Natural daylight highlights the neutral tones of the decking, contributing to a fresh and inviting atmosphere.
~328M
pounds of plastic film sourced in 2023.
~516M
pounds of reclaimed timber sourced in 2023.
32K
NexTrex® collection stations where consumers can return plastic film for recycling.
~3.1M
pounds of plastic film collected from individuals, schools and community groups through NexTrex® in 2023.

Seeing More Value in Sustainability

Discover the environmental wins of Trex decking in our 2023 Sustainability Report.

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