• SMX published an industry analysis warning that virgin plastic’s cost advantage is eroding amid oil volatility, conflict-driven supply disruption, tariffs, freight, energy costs.
• The report frames an “Age of Parity” as recycled plastic converges toward virgin pricing, shifting it from ESG choice to cost-control input.
• It cites April 2026 reporting of domestic plastic prices rising as much as 100% tied to Middle East instability.
• World Bank “What a Waste 3.0” data cited puts mismanaged plastic waste at about 29%, or 93 million tonnes annually, highlighting recoverable supply.
• The analysis argues “verified recycling” is required for scale, positioning molecular marking and digital traceability as critical to trusted recycled supply chains.

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