Trex Company Named 2019 Eco-Leader by Green Builder Media

Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX), the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance wood-alternative decking and railing, has been named a 2019 Eco-Leader – the highest honor awarded by Green Builder Media, North America’s leading media group focused on green building and responsible growth. Trex was selected by the Green Builder editorial team in recognition of its ongoing companywide commitment to sustainability.

“Our Eco-Leaders program recognizes corporations that are confronting environmental challenges by creating innovative solutions for product development, manufacturing, supply chain management, community engagement, and reducing their environmental footprint,” said Craig Coale, publisher of Green Builder Media. “Trex is a leader in all of these areas – and more. In addition to producing a product that offers a viable solution for our country’s growing supply of plastic content, Trex also uses sustainable manufacturing processes and proactively engages other companies, consumers and future generations in recycling.”

Eco-Friendly Products

Trex invented composite decking more than 25 years ago as a way to reduce waste generated from plastic bags. The company uses a proprietary mix of recycled polyethylene plastic film and reclaimed wood scrap, which accounts for 95% of the material in its world-famous decking.

One of the largest recyclers of plastic film packaging in North America, Trex diverts more than 400 million pounds of plastic film, bags and wrap from landfills each year. Additionally, a minimum of 50% of the aluminum used in Trex residential railing products is from recycled sources and approximately 70% of the aluminum and stainless steel used in Trex commercial railing products are recycled.

“Being named an Eco-Leader is testament to our ongoing commitment to the environment,” noted Jim Cline, President and CEO of Trex. “From the very beginning, we have been committed to making our products and processes as eco-friendly as possible.”

Sustainable Manufacturing Processes

Trex employs a manufacturing process that is as green as its final products. It also works with suppliers to reduce environmental impact across the supply chain, using post-consumer and post-industrial content in raw materials and purchased finished goods where possible. Furthermore, utilizing bi-coastal factories reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.