Recycling is an important way to conserve our resources and help the environment, but recycled materials can also be used to produce quality products for your home. Composite decking and fencing, such as that from Fiberon, are made in part using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic from recycled milk jugs and other plastic containers.

Composite decking and fencing made from recycled plastic are an attractive and low-maintenance alternative to wood.

Watch the video above to find out more.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

I’ve talked about some of the things you can make with milk jugs, like seed and grain scoops, bird feeders, and piggy banks. But if you really want to make a dent in keeping milk jugs out of the landfill, try using over 28,000 for just one project! That’s about how much it would take to make a fence for your backyard.

Most milk jugs are made from High-Density Polyethylene or HDPE. You can tell by this little symbol on the bottom of the jug. This is the type of plastic used to make some composite fencing material, and some companies have got this down to an art form. What you wind up with is a fence that looks and feels like wood, won’t rot or decay, and it’s virtually maintenance-free.

So the next time you polish off a gallon of moo juice, make sure you recycle the jug. It may be used to keep the cows in their place!


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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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