NexTrex Grassroots Movement Proves a Sustainable Success Story

Trex Company Plastic Recycling Initiative Achieves 227% Growth in Just Two Years

WINCHESTER, Va., Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX] is committed to doing its part to tackle America’s growing plastic waste problem. Through the NexTrex Grassroots Movement, Trex works together with eco-minded businesses, municipalities, educational institutions and other organizations across the country to responsibly dispose of polyethylene (PE) plastic waste and give it new life as beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly Trex composite decking. Since launching in August of 2022, this collaborative recycling initiative has experienced tremendous growth with an impressive 227% increase in participation.

“The growth we’ve seen over the past two years is a testament to the effectiveness and ease of the program and the commitment of our dedicated recycling partners,” said Stephanie Hicks, materials and recycling programs manager for Trex Company. “Our Grassroots Movement has made it easier than ever for communities and organizations to participate in recycling, helping to divert significant amounts of plastic waste from landfills by repurposing it into sustainable composite decking.”

NexTrex is a nationwide material sourcing initiative for Trex, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, and a leading brand of outdoor living products. The company manufactures its world-famous composite decking from primarily recycled and reclaimed content, including a mix of industrial wood scrap and polyethylene (PE) plastic film, nearly all of which comes from post-consumer sources.

Bridging Trex’s award-winning community-based Recycling Challenge and large-scale Commercial Recycling Partnerships, the Grassroots Movement extends the benefits of Trex recycling to organizations that may not meet the volume criteria for the commercial program. Organizations approved for participation serve as drop-off locations where local community members can recycle PE plastic film materials that qualify to be recycled by Trex. These include everyday items such as grocery/retail bags, produce bags, sandwich bags, case overwrap from paper towels and toilet paper, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaner bags, bubble wrap and flexible shipping pouches. Partners can also recycle shrink wrap, pallet wrap, and other flexible plastic materials used in their operations. A full list of qualifying materials can be found at www.NexTrex.com.