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title: "SMX says recycled plastic reaches cost parity with virgin resin as oil-linked prices rise"
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description: "SMX announced that recycled plastic has reached cost parity with virgin resin as oil-linked prices rise. The company is pushing an ESG strategy to scale recycled-plastic use, supported by technology embedding molecular markers for authentication and a Digital Material Passport to reduce reliance on paper-based claims. Additionally, a Plastic Cycle Token links certified recycling to digital credits to monetize verified circularity."
datetime: "2026-09-02T12:55:18.000Z"
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# SMX says recycled plastic reaches cost parity with virgin resin as oil-linked prices rise

-   SMX outlined an ESG push to scale recycled-plastic use as virgin resin costs rise, positioning recycled feedstock as price-competitive. \* Technology embeds molecular markers in plastic to authenticate composition, origin, recycled content across the supply chain. \* A Digital Material Passport records lifecycle data, aiming to reduce reliance on paperwork-based sustainability claims. \* A Plastic Cycle Token links certified recycling activity to digital credits, targeting monetization of verified circularity. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. SMX (Security Matters) plc published the original content used to generate this news brief via ACCESS Newswire (Ref. ID: 202609020855ACCESSWRNAPR\_\_\_\_\_1215794) on September 02, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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