Musser operates low-temperature drying systems designed to preserve fiber quality and lower energy consumption—an operational advantage that aligns with the sustainability profile Trex looks for in program partners. Rather than a marketing move alone, the collaboration provides Musser with verified, third-party sustainability credentials that increasingly matter in procurement decisions.
Trex’s NexTrex initiative focuses on diverting plastic film from landfills by encouraging businesses and consumers to return used packaging through its drop-off network.
According to Stephanie Hicks, Materials and Recycling Programs Manager at Trex, they are thrilled to welcome Musser Biomass, saying: "Their leadership in renewable heating and animal care products makes them a natural fit for our mission to keep flexible plastics out of the waste stream and give them new life.”
The shift also allows Musser to strengthen its competitive position in price-sensitive markets by differentiating through circular economy practices. As sustainability reporting becomes more embedded in B2B procurement, especially in agriculture and energy, Musser’s ability to show proof of packaging recovery gives it a clear edge.
For Trex, the partnership broadens its collection base and introduces the NexTrex logo into new categories. It also reflects a growing trend in which businesses outside each other’s core sectors collaborate to scale sustainability infrastructure—without compromising operational independence.
Together, Musser and Trex illustrate how cross-industry alliances can extend the reach of material recovery programs while answering the growing call for verified, practical sustainability in everyday commodities.
