SMX Plastics Passport Revolutionizes Recycling for 'Ghost Plastics'
New York, Thursday, 18 September 2025.
SMX Technologies launched the SMX Plastics Passport on 18 September 2025, making previously ‘unrecyclable’ ghost plastics visible and trackable, promising a significant impact on sustainability and infrastructure.
Introduction to SMX Plastics Passport
On 18 September 2025, SMX Technologies (NASDAQ: SMX) launched the SMX Plastics Passport, a revolutionary initiative designed to address the problem of ‘ghost plastics’ in the recycling industry. These are plastics that often evade conventional recycling processes due to their complex compositions, such as flame-retardant and carbon black plastics [1][2].
Impact on Sustainability and Infrastructure
The SMX Plastics Passport aims to transform sustainability practices by making these ‘unrecyclable’ plastics visible and trackable through advanced molecular marking technology. This initiative not only promises environmental benefits but also enhances infrastructure integrity by ensuring that materials used in construction and manufacturing are sustainable and safe [2][3].
Technological Advancements
Utilizing blockchain-backed digital passports, the SMX Plastics Passport allows for real-time tracking and certification of plastics. This includes the introduction of the Plastic Cycle Token (PCT), which transforms verified plastics into tradable digital assets, thus creating new economic opportunities within the recycling market [3][4].
Global and Economic Implications
The launch of this technology is expected to have profound implications on a global scale. By setting a potential new standard in recycling certification, SMX positions itself as a leader in the circular economy. The initiative is already gaining traction in Europe, where validations by NAFRA could lead to broader regulatory adoption, further promoting sustainable practices across the continent [1][4].