SMX Partners with U.S. Firm to Enhance rPET Plastic Verification

SMX (Security Matters) has launched a partnership in the U.S. aimed at implementing FDA-compliant molecular marking technology in recycled PET plastics. This technology integrates a permanent, invisible marker ensuring origin and composition verification, even in food-grade packaging. Such advancements position recycled plastics better in the market, moving them from being considered second-class materials to premium categories.

Globally, SMX has been active in Southeast Asia and Europe, embedding markers in various plastic products and proving that even challenging materials can be verified. These moves create a universal system where recycled plastics gain credibility similar to virgin counterparts, addressing increasing global demand for verified, sustainable materials.

By linking molecular proof to blockchain-backed credits, SMX offers a new revenue stream in recycling, transforming it from a compliance cost to a tradable asset. This initiative redefines value in the materials economy, turning waste into assets and compliance into currency.