Global momentum against plastic waste is accelerating, reshaping the way OEMs design and manage their product takeback programs.
Malaysia’s recent ban on U.S. plastic waste imports — targeting contaminated and mixed plastics — is only the latest in a series of moves by countries seeking to protect their environments and communities. As similar bans emerge worldwide and Basel Convention enforcement tightens, OEMs face growing pressure to ensure their takeback programs align with evolving regulations, ESG goals, and brand expectations.
URT: A Different Kind of Takeback Partner
While a significant portion of the recycling industry focuses on how to get around import bans or find the next loophole, URT focuses its capital on being responsible and compliant.
Our investments go into technologies, processes, and systems that offer OEMs secure, domestic, and circular solutions — not risky workarounds that could expose brands to future scrutiny.
Why OEMs Are Rethinking Their Takeback Strategies
For years, many takeback programs unknowingly depended on downstream partners who ultimately shipped plastics and components overseas. Today, that approach presents serious risks:
- Non-compliance with international and domestic regulations
- Supply chain disruptions as export options shrink or disappear
- Brand and ESG damage as stakeholders demand transparency
Forward-thinking OEMs are pivoting — looking for partners that eliminate these risks rather than hide them.
How URT Delivers Future-Proof Solutions
- Domestic processing with our award-winning Sink Float System. Our technology cleanly separates plastics and metals in the U.S., supporting true material recovery and circularity.
- No reliance on problematic exports. We do not ship contaminated or mixed plastics to developing nations — helping OEMs protect their brand and stay ahead of regulatory change.
- Basel-compliant with full traceability. Our processes are built for transparency, security, and auditability, giving OEMs confidence in their takeback programs.
- Focus on doing it right, not finding the next loophole. URT invests in long-term, responsible solutions — because real leadership in recycling means staying ahead of regulatory shifts, not chasing temporary workarounds.
URT’s Dedicated Team for OEM Compliance and Circularity
Navigating changing regulations and evolving global requirements can be complex — but you don’t have to do it alone.
URT offers a dedicated team focused on helping OEMs design and manage takeback programs that:
- Align with global regulatory requirements (including Basel Convention rules)
- Eliminate reliance on risky exports or uncertain downstream partners
- Advance circular economy and ESG goals
- Provide full traceability, documentation, and reporting to support your compliance and sustainability commitments
Our team works side-by-side with OEMs to build resilient, future-proof strategies — ensuring that your takeback program protects both your brand and the planet.
The Time to Act is Now
Malaysia’s ban won’t be the last. The global regulatory environment will only continue to tighten. The OEMs that succeed will be those that build resilient, transparent, and sustainable takeback strategies today — not those left scrambling as loopholes close tomorrow.
Contact us today to learn how URT helps OEMs deliver secure, compliant, and circular takeback solutions that protect their brand and the planet.