• SMX published an industry analysis arguing recycled plastic is moving toward cost parity with virgin plastic as oil-market volatility, supply-chain disruption, tariffs, and regulation reprice petrochemical inputs.
• The report links recent instability tied to the war in Iran to higher and less predictable virgin plastic costs, positioning certified recycled content as a potential buffer for manufacturers.
• It highlights SMX’s molecular marking and digital traceability tools as a way to verify recycled content and chain of custody, aiming to reduce buyer risk that has historically supported a “green premium.”
• The analysis frames certification and traceability as key to scaling recycled plastic supply, with implications for pricing pressure across packaging and other consumer-goods categories.

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