SMX says volatile oil markets push recycled plastic toward cost parity with virgin resin

SMX published an industry note arguing recycled plastic is nearing cost parity with virgin resin as oil-price volatility lifts petrochemical feedstock costs. Analysis framed plastic recycling as a supply-chain hedge, positioning recovered waste as domestic inventory amid energy shocks and trade disruption. Report flagged verification as a key constraint, citing molecular marking and a Digital Material Passport to support auditable recycled-content claims. SMX also highlighted a Plastic Cycle Token to link authenticated physical material to a tokenized record for tracking recycling activity. 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 (Ref. ID: 202609180820ACCESSWRNAPR_____1223618) on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)