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Trex manufactures composite decking, railing, lighting, and outdoor furniture sold through retail partners and a network of certified contractors (TrexPro). Its products serve homeowners and builders looking for low-maintenance alternatives to traditional wood decking.

Why it matters

The sustainability angle is baked into the material itself. Trex composite decking is made primarily from reclaimed wood and recycled polyethylene film - the kind collected from grocery bags and retail packaging - diverting these materials from landfills. This positions the product as a direct substitute for pressure-treated lumber, which requires chemical preservatives and ongoing staining or sealing. By replacing virgin wood with recycled content, Trex reduces demand for harvested timber and keeps plastic film out of the waste stream.

Trex is a publicly traded company and one of the larger players in the composite decking market in North America, with manufacturing operations in the United States. The company has highlighted its recycling and material sourcing practices as a core part of its brand identity for roughly three decades.