Trex Honored for Outstanding Innovation and Sustainability Impact
Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, has received top honors in the Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards. Their composite decking was named both Product of the Year and Judges' Choice Winner in the Consumer + Residential category.
The company's flagship product is manufactured using up to 95% recycled materials, including recycled polyethylene plastic film and reclaimed wood scrap. Trex diverts hundreds of millions of pounds of polyethylene film annually from landfills, having upcycled over 5 billion pounds of plastic waste since inception.
The company demonstrates environmental commitment through various initiatives, including using vegetable oil instead of petroleum-based fluids, implementing water reuse systems, and maintaining bi-coastal factories to reduce emissions. Trex has also earned recognition on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies list and has been named 'Sustainable Brand Leader' in the decking category by Green Builder magazine for 15 consecutive years.
Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], il più grande produttore mondiale di decking alternativi al legno, ha ricevuto i massimi riconoscimenti agli Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards. Il loro decking composito è stato nominato sia Prodotto dell'Anno che Vincitore della Scelta dei Giudici nella categoria Consumer + Residential.
Il prodotto di punta dell'azienda è realizzato utilizzando fino al 95% di materiali riciclati, inclusi film di plastica in polietilene riciclato e scarti di legno recuperati. Trex devia centinaia di milioni di libbre di film di polietilene all'anno dalle discariche, avendo riciclato oltre 5 miliardi di libbre di rifiuti di plastica dalla sua nascita.
L'azienda dimostra il proprio impegno ambientale attraverso varie iniziative, tra cui l'uso di olio vegetale al posto di fluidi a base di petrolio, l'implementazione di sistemi di riutilizzo dell'acqua e il mantenimento di fabbriche bi-costiere per ridurre le emissioni. Trex ha anche ricevuto riconoscimenti nella lista delle 100 aziende americane più sostenibili di Barron ed è stata nominata 'Leader di Marca Sostenibile' nella categoria decking dalla rivista Green Builder per 15 anni consecutivi.
Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], el mayor fabricante mundial de decking alternativo a la madera, ha recibido los máximos honores en los Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards. Su decking compuesto fue nombrado tanto Producto del Año como Ganador de la Elección de los Jueces en la categoría Consumer + Residential.
El producto insignia de la empresa se fabrica utilizando hasta un 95% de materiales reciclados, incluyendo película de plástico de polietileno reciclado y restos de madera recuperados. Trex desvía cientos de millones de libras de película de polietileno anualmente de los vertederos, habiendo reciclado más de 5 mil millones de libras de desechos plásticos desde su creación.
La empresa demuestra su compromiso ambiental a través de diversas iniciativas, incluyendo el uso de aceite vegetal en lugar de fluidos a base de petróleo, la implementación de sistemas de reutilización de agua y el mantenimiento de fábricas en ambas costas para reducir las emisiones. Trex también ha sido reconocida en la lista de Las 100 Empresas Más Sostenibles de EE. UU. de Barron y ha sido nombrada 'Líder de Marca Sostenible' en la categoría de decking por la revista Green Builder durante 15 años consecutivos.
트렉스 컴퍼니 [NYSE:TREX]는 세계 최대의 목재 대체 데킹 제조업체로서 환경 + 에너지(E+E) 리더 어워드에서 최고의 영예를 받았습니다. 그들의 복합 데킹은 소비자 + 주거 부문에서 올해의 제품과 심사위원 선택 수상자로 선정되었습니다.
회사의 주력 제품은 최대 95% 재활용 소재를 사용하여 제조되며, 여기에는 재활용된 폴리에틸렌 플라스틱 필름과 회수된 목재 스크랩이 포함됩니다. 트렉스는 매년 수억 파운드의 폴리에틸렌 필름을 매립지에서 분리하여, 설립 이후 50억 파운드 이상의 플라스틱 폐기물을 업사이클링했습니다.
회사는 석유 기반 유체 대신 식물성 기름을 사용하고, 물 재사용 시스템을 구현하며, 배출량을 줄이기 위해 양안에 공장을 유지하는 등 다양한 이니셔티브를 통해 환경에 대한 헌신을 보여줍니다. 트렉스는 또한 배런스의 가장 지속 가능한 미국 기업 100 목록에 올라 있으며, 15년 연속으로 그린 빌더 매거진에서 데킹 부문 '지속 가능한 브랜드 리더'로 선정되었습니다.
Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], le plus grand fabricant mondial de terrasses alternatives au bois, a reçu les plus hautes distinctions aux Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards. Leur terrasse composite a été nommée à la fois Produit de l'Année et Choix des Juges dans la catégorie Consumer + Residential.
Le produit phare de l'entreprise est fabriqué avec jusqu'à 95% de matériaux recyclés, y compris des films en plastique polyéthylène recyclés et des déchets de bois récupérés. Trex détourne chaque année des centaines de millions de livres de films en polyéthylène des décharges, ayant recyclé plus de 5 milliards de livres de déchets plastiques depuis sa création.
L'entreprise démontre son engagement envers l'environnement à travers diverses initiatives, y compris l'utilisation d'huile végétale au lieu de fluides à base de pétrole, la mise en œuvre de systèmes de réutilisation de l'eau et le maintien d'usines sur les deux côtes pour réduire les émissions. Trex a également été reconnu dans la liste des 100 entreprises américaines les plus durables de Barron et a été nommé 'Leader de Marque Durable' dans la catégorie terrasses par le magazine Green Builder pendant 15 années consécutives.
Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], der weltweit größte Hersteller von Holz-Alternativen für Terrassendielen, hat die höchsten Auszeichnungen bei den Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards erhalten. Ihr Verbunddeck wurde sowohl als Produkt des Jahres als auch als Gewinner der Wahl der Juroren in der Kategorie Consumer + Residential ausgezeichnet.
Das Flaggschiffprodukt des Unternehmens wird mit bis zu 95% recycelten Materialien hergestellt, darunter recycelte Polyethylenfolien und wiedergewonnene Holzabfälle. Trex lenkt jährlich Hunderte Millionen Pfund Polyethylenfolie von Deponien ab und hat seit seiner Gründung über 5 Milliarden Pfund Kunststoffabfälle aufgewertet.
Das Unternehmen zeigt sein Umweltengagement durch verschiedene Initiativen, darunter die Verwendung von Pflanzenöl anstelle von erdölbasierten Flüssigkeiten, die Implementierung von Wasserwiederverwendungssystemen und die Aufrechterhaltung von Küstenfabriken zur Reduzierung von Emissionen. Trex wurde auch in die 100 nachhaltigsten US-Unternehmen von Barron aufgenommen und wurde 15 Jahre in Folge von der Zeitschrift Green Builder als 'Sustainable Brand Leader' in der Kategorie Terrassendielen ausgezeichnet.
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Composite Decking Portfolio Earns Top Honors in Environment + Energy Leader Awards
“Trex continues to redefine the outdoor living industry with its relentless commitment to innovation, sustainability and performance,” noted one of the judges. “By pioneering composite decking made from up to
The E+E Leader Awards is an annual program recognizing excellence in products and services that provide energy and environmental benefits, or in projects implemented by companies that improved environmental or energy management outcomes and increased the bottom line. Entries were evaluated and scored by a panel of independent judges from more than 20 companies, including Hyundai Motor Group, JLL, Air Force OEA, Navitas Partners, UCLA, TRC Companies, IWSI America, Intrinsic Textiles, Climate Social and CapGemini.
With the sustainability and energy landscape evolving rapidly, professionals face increasing challenges in selecting the right solutions. The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards serve as a trusted benchmark, highlighting cutting-edge innovations and proven success stories. Through rigorous expert evaluation, the program provides companies with vetted products and proven projects that drive meaningful improvements in sustainability and energy management.
“The winners of this year’s E+E Leader Awards are tackling some of the most pressing sustainability and energy challenges with real-world, scalable solutions,” said Sarah Roberts, Co-President of E+E Leader and C-Suite Compass LLC. “These projects and products push industry standards forward and are setting new benchmarks for innovation and impact.”
“Every year, our judges look to recognize the businesses that are truly moving the needle and striving for sustainability and operational efficiency,” added Kay Harrison, VP and head of the E+E Leader Awards program. “This year’s winners exemplify the kind of forward-thinking strategies and technologies that companies need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex energy and environmental landscape.”
Sustainability at Its Core
Trex composite decking was invented more than 30 years ago as a way to give new life and enhanced value to something otherwise considered as waste – discarded plastic bread bags. Today, the company continues to make its world-renowned decking using a proprietary mix of recycled polyethylene plastic film and reclaimed wood scrap, which accounts for up to
“Trex demonstrates clear impact on diverting plastic waste from landfill and transitioning into a second life product,” noted another E+E judge in their evaluation.
Trex is also committed to improving energy efficiency, reducing waste and conserving water across its operations. For instance, the company uses vegetable oil instead of petroleum-based fluids in some hydraulic systems and prioritizes processing water reuse in closed loop systems, thereby lowering its consumption of water. Additionally, the company utilizes bi-coastal factories to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and works closely with suppliers to reduce environmental impact across the supply chain.
“Over the past three decades, Trex has dedicated itself to building a legacy of trust with our customers by delivering not only industry-leading products but also an unwavering commitment to sustainability,” stated Amy Fernandez, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Sustainability for Trex Company. “This recognition is particularly meaningful because it reinforces trust among consumers seeking sustainable solutions for their homes and helps to guide their decision making.”
In addition to the E+E Leader Award, Trex has earned several other environmental accolades this year. For the second consecutive year, the company was included on Barron’s list of the “100 Most Sustainable
“At Trex, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s a founding principle of our company and a core value that we live and breathe every day,” Fernandez added. “Even as our business expands, we remain focused on creating positive change in the world by innovating to reduce our environmental footprint.”
For more information about Trex’s eco-friendly outdoor living products, visit Trex.com. To learn more about the E+E Leader Awards, visit eeleaderawards.com.
About Trex Company
For more than 30 years, Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the company is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. The undisputed global leader, Trex boasts the industry’s strongest distribution network with products sold through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the Trex® brand. Based in
*2021-2025 DISCLAIMER: Trex received the highest numerical score in the proprietary Lifestory Research 2021-2025 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking studies. Study results are based on the experiences and perceptions of people surveyed. Your experiences may vary. Visit www.lifestoryresearch.com.
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About the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards
For over a decade, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards have recognized excellence in products, services, and corporate initiatives that drive energy and environmental improvements. Entries are evaluated using a rigorous five-point rating system by an independent panel of executive-level judges from leading organizations across various industries. To see this year’s winners and learn more about our judges, visit eeleaderawards.com.
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