SMX Launches U.S. Partnership for FDA-Compliant Markers in Recycled Plastics

SMX (NASDAQ: SMX) has announced a new partnership in the U.S. to implement its molecular marker technology compliant with FDA regulations in recycled PET (rPET) plastics. This initiative aims to provide a permanent, invisible marker to verify the origin, composition, and compliance of recycled materials, particularly in stringent food-grade applications.

This development arrives as global demand for recycled plastics rises and governments enforce stricter recycling quotas. By embedding molecular markers, SMX facilitates the transition of recycled plastics from secondary uses to premium applications, potentially disrupting a $50 billion recycling segment.

SMX's strategy includes global partnerships, such as those in Southeast Asia and Europe, to standardize recycled plastics' credibility alongside virgin materials. Their blockchain-backed Plastic Cycle Token (PCT) provides a tradable identity for recycled content, transforming plastic recycling from a regulatory cost to a revenue-generating stream.