Concrete that
reduces
landfill waste
our materials
Traditional concrete is made from four ingredients: water, cement, sand, and aggregate.
We’ve flipped that formula on its head. Keeping the water, we replace or displace every other ingredient with sustainable alternatives—reducing waste and redefining what concrete can be.
Today, we offer two distinct material lines, each with its own aesthetic and environmental edge:
Recycled Styrofoam Line – Up to one-third lighter than traditional concrete, with a striking black terrazzo-inspired finish.
Recycled Glass Line – Made with finely ground post-consumer glass for a smooth, uniform look and a brilliant, subtle sheen.
Sustainability never looked—or performed—so solid.
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Trashy’s Styrofoam Concrete has a unique blend of densified Styrofoam that replaces the typical aggregates found in concrete.
This makes these products lighter and more durable, reducing the carbon footprint of shipping while giving waste a second life.
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For every cubic foot of Trashy Concrete, we repurpose about 40-50 cubic feet of Styrofoam—meaning each Trashy table represents the removal of roughly 50 tables’ worth of waste.
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We source our Styrofoam from the Research Triangle and NC State, giving discarded materials a new life.
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Our unique concrete mix is one-third lighter than traditional concrete. We repurpose densified, ground-up Styrofoam, reducing landfill waste while maintaining the strength you need. Lighter than standard sand and rock aggregates, it’s a smarter choice for sustainable, high-performance concrete projects.
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Our concrete is twice as strong as traditional concrete. 7,000 PSI in less than two days, so stronger than it needs to be for a table or planter!
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We can Pantone match any color.
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For countertops or table tops, we are comparable to granite, quartz, or marble like travertine.
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Trashy Concrete can be finished in a variety of ways. Many people love the terrazzo-style look, but we offer several options to match your design vision.
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We think we could set the record for the most waste material repurposed in a building material—and we just might go for the Guinness World Record. What do you think?
Concrete from Recycled Styrofoam
Our high ratio of recycled content, durability, and lightness
sets us apart.
Concrete from Recycled Glass
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Our recycled glass concrete is composed of up to 85% recycled content. We are able to displace more cement than in our Styrofoam.
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If you like a consistent finish on each side, this is the option for you. It can look like a solid stone, especially in a slab or table top form.
You can see the level of finish in the reflection of the book on the side. That is NOT photoshopped!
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We work with glass recyclers across the state of North Carolina.
We are also exploring how we can use discarded laboratory glass, which is brown and has no market for recycling in our area today. Stay tuned!
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Trashy’s wood is urban wood. Urban wood is sourced from salvaged trees that would otherwise be chipped or sent to landfills in central North Carolina.
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We were surprised to learn that when wood decomposes or is chipped, the carbon it stores is released into the atmosphere.
By repurposing it, we prevent tree harvesting for furniture, essentially doubling the environmental benefits.
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The wood is from fallen trees in North Carolina.