glossary
Recycled content
The proportion of recycled material on a declared basis. Distinguish whole-product percentages from percentages referring only to the polymer fraction. Names and abbreviations: recycled material share. Related terms: Recycled HDPE (rHDPE); Recyclability; Bio-based. Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf, https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/68010
Sources & further reading
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Fungal and moisture durability of WPC ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17