URT Unveils NEXLOOP Platform to Scale Circular Plastics in Electronics Supply Chains

Universal Recycling Technologies has launched NEXLOOP, a proprietary circular materials platform aimed at helping electronics manufacturers meet recycled-content targets while managing compliance, traceability, and brand risk, the company said in a statement released last week. The move reflects mounting regulatory and investor pressure on original equipment manufacturers to document recycled inputs and Scope 3 emissions with verifiable data, according to industry reporting.

The electronics sector has struggled to incorporate recycled materials at scale, largely due to fragmented recycling systems, inconsistent material quality, and cross-border compliance risks tied to the Basel Convention. Analysts say these challenges have intensified as governments in the U.S., Europe, and parts of Asia tighten recycled-content mandates and disclosure rules, forcing manufacturers to seek defensible supply chains rather than ad hoc sourcing.

NEXLOOP is positioned as a platform rather than a single recycling program, combining secure electronics feedstock, materials engineering, and compliance oversight under a unified chain-of-custody model. URT said the system is designed to deliver electronics-derived polymers that meet original equipment manufacturer specifications, supported by verified documentation for ESG and regulatory reporting. Observers note that traceability has become a decisive factor as brands face greater scrutiny over greenwashing and export controls on e-scrap and recycled plastics.

The first commercial rollout under the platform is the NEXLOOP Polymers Alliance, which brings together recycling, resin production, compounding, and component manufacturing partners. URT provides feedstock management and compliance governance, while South Korea-based Hanil Eco Solutions supplies post-consumer recycled resins engineered for electronics applications. Shinil and BH Tech contribute plastics formulation, compounding, and injection molding capabilities. URT said the alliance structure allows manufacturers to use recycled polymers without dismantling existing supplier relationships.

Industry groups argue that flexibility is critical for adoption, particularly as electronics manufacturers operate globally distributed production networks. Under the NEXLOOP model, companies can integrate certified recycled materials into current manufacturing partners or tap alliance members for additional processing support when needed, reducing operational disruption.

Market data published by sustainability consultancies show demand for certified recycled plastics in electronics growing at double-digit rates, even as supply remains constrained by quality and compliance hurdles. Analysts say platforms that align recycled materials with OEM performance standards are likely to gain traction as recycled-content rules move from voluntary targets to enforceable requirements.

URT executives said the company plans to expand NEXLOOP beyond polymers into other electronics-derived materials as regulatory and customer demand evolve.

Source: URT

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