Grizzly Wood is a recycled plastic lumber (RPL) made from a combination of high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), and Polypropylene (PP). Our manufacturing process utilizes recycled content which helps stop plastic from entering our landfills by converting recycled plastic into durable, environmentally friendly, economical, and easy to maintain construction materials. Click here to learn more about the advantages of using Grizzly Wood and its comparison with traditional wood products.
You will never need to sand, stain, paint, or waterproof your plastic lumber. Installation is easy and requires no special tools. Grizzly Wood cuts, routers, planes, screws and nails with the tools you already have. The smooth surface is resistant to moss growth, making it an ideal material for outdoor applications. Plus, Grizzly Wood is easily cleaned with regular cleaning products or pressure washing. To Order Grizzly Wood, click here.
Grizzly Wood is made by grinding recycled plastics into small pieces and then melting those pieces of plastic into the shape of various construction products such as dimensional lumber (2×4’s, etc.). Alaska Plastic Recovery collects plastics from three sources: industrial resins, post-consumer resins, and plastic ocean waste. Click here for more information about our collection.
Alaska Plastic Recovery uses mobile processing systems to convert recycled plastic into Grizzly Wood. Two Grizzly Wood production systems have been built. The first system is designed for road deployment and covers the Southcentral Alaska region. The second Grizzly Wood Production System is currently being built under funding from the NOAA Marine Debris Challenge. This system will be housed entirely in 20-foot containers for ease of deployment in coastal communities. One 20-foot container (referred to also as a module) will house the grinder; a second, the extruder; and a third, the conveyor, generator and pallet racks for use during shipping. When mobilized and operational, these pieces of machinery will be removed from the 20-ft container and the container will be repurposed as on-site office space and break room.