AZEK® Pavers Celebrates Recycling More Than 25 Million Pounds of Scrap for Earth Day

Made from up to 95 percent recycled materials, AZEK Pavers pioneered the category of environmentally responsible pavers nearly a decade ago. Since then, AZEK Pavers have repurposed more than 1.4 million truck tires and more than 42 million plastic containers.

"Each year, billions of plastic containers are produced in the U.S., and more than half of them end up in landfills," said Jason Grommon, President of CPG Building Products. "Here at AZEK, for every 1,000 square-feet of our standard pavers, we save 15,000 gallon-sized plastic containers from heading to the landfill. Likewise, with more than 300 million scrap tires generated annually, AZEK Paver production keeps 500 tires out of U.S. landfills for every 1,000 square-feet of standard pavers."

But AZEK Pavers' environmental advantages aren't just in their recycled content. During production, they consume 94 percent less energy, require zero water consumption, and emit 96 percent less CO₂ as compared to concrete paver production. With the manufacturing of concrete products responsible for up to 10 percent of all CO₂ emissions worldwide, concrete production is one of the largest climate change culprits.

And this isn't just a product with a good environmental story.  AZEK Pavers are a beautiful, durable and low maintenance choice for patios, driveways, walkways, roof top applications, and the resurfacing of decks, patios and balconies. Available in five colors, and three popular paver sizes, AZEK Pavers install up to three times faster than traditional pavers. The stain, impact and scratch-resistant pavers are perfect for DIY-projects, with no special tools required for installation.

"AZEK Pavers offer a simple, low maintenance solution for both contractors and consumers looking to create beautiful hardscapes that will last. Better yet, when a homeowner makes the decision to use AZEK Pavers, it has a measurable positive impact on our environment," added David Justice, Paver Product Manager. "We are proud of this contribution, while offering a high quality and long-lasting product to help beautify the home."

About the AZEK® Brand:

Part of CPG Building Products, the AZEK brand capitalizes on more than 30 years of manufacturing and R&D experience to manufacture premium, low maintenance exterior building products such as AZEK Deck, the leading brand of capped polymer decking, and AZEK Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim. Other AZEK products include AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Porch, AZEK Rail, AZEK Pavers, and AZEK Siding, all with tangible benefits as ideal replacements for traditional building materials. For more information, call 877-ASK-AZEK or visit www.azek.com. Follow AZEK on Facebook (/azekbuildingproducts) and Twitter (@AZEKProducts).

Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160419/357267

SOURCE AZEK

Related Links

http://www.azek.com