SMX says recycled plastic reaches price parity with virgin resin as oil costs rise

• SMX outlined an ESG-linked push to scale recycled plastic use as recycled resin reaches cost parity with virgin plastic in some markets.
• Strategy centers on embedding molecular markers in plastic to authenticate composition, origin, and recycled content across the supply chain.
• A Digital Material Passport would tie physical material to lifecycle records, aiming to improve traceability for circular manufacturing claims.
• Plastic Cycle Token concept would link certified recycling activity to digital credits, positioning recycled plastic as a monetizable circular asset.

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