SMX says energy volatility strengthens economic case for recycled plastic

SMX•2026-11-09

SMX argues volatile energy prices are making recycled plastic more competitive with fossil-fuel-based virgin material, though cost competitiveness varies by polymer, geography, energy costs and processing requirements.

1. Recycled plastic economics

SMX's analysis argues that volatile energy prices are making recycled plastic more competitive with virgin material made from fossil fuels. Recovered plastic offers manufacturers another raw-material source that could reduce reliance on newly extracted fossil resources amid supply disruptions, but recycled plastic is not universally cheaper. The company says verified material identity and auditable recycled-content claims are needed for industrial adoption, and that molecular marking and digital records aim to support verification.

SMX says energy volatility strengthens economic case for recycled plastic

1. Recycled plastic economics

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