Trex Co., the first to bring wood-composite decking to the outdoor market, is celebrating 30 years of business this year. In honor of the event, the company has released its new 2025 Sustainability Report.
Trex continues to create composite decking made from 95% recycled and reclaimed wood and plastic film. The report highlights Trex’s sustainability gains over the past three decades.
“The Trex magic lies in transforming reclaimed and recycled materials into premium, enduring products that elevate outdoor living. Creating beautiful, low-maintenance spaces where people can gather, relax and experience life outside in comfort and style,” said Adam D. Zambanini, Trex Co. president and CEO. “Trex designs for the people who use our products today and for those who will inherit them tomorrow.”
The company said that each of its decking products is engineered for performance while also built to reduce its environmental impact.
“The enduring success of Trex is rooted in integrity with an unwavering commitment that inspires trust, drives innovation and shapes everything we build,” said Amy Fernandez, senior vice president, chief legal officer and chief sustainability officer of Trex Co. “Our 2025 report demonstrates how principled, ethical leadership is the foundation for our business, fostering long-term relationships based on trust.”
Highlights in the 2025 report include the following:
Circular materials: Trex is one of North America’s largest recyclers of waste plastic film. Since its founding, the company has upcycled more than 6.4 billion pounds of waste plastic film.
NexTrex recycling network: Expanded to more than 15,300 retail locations, collecting over 353 million pounds of waste polyethylene film in 2025 through partnerships with retailers and consumers.
NexTrex grassroots movement: Trex makes recycling accessible to more and more communities. The program added 38 new centralized drop-off sites in 2025, recycled a record amount of waste plastic film and promoted recycling in numerous schools and community organizations.
Climate and operations: Trex manufacturing operations reduced total energy use by 3% and energy intensity by 5% compared to 2024, part of an ongoing program to lower its operational footprint.
Employee development: Trex invested significantly in employee training and development. Employees completed over 52,000 hours of training across leadership development, compliance, onboarding and technical skills.
Community investment: Trex grows alongside the communities it calls home. Through charitable giving, employee volunteering and partnerships, Trex and its employees directed hundreds of thousands of dollars to community causes and continued a long-standing partnership with United Way.
The full 2025 Sustainability Report is available at www.trex.com/why-trex/sustainability.
