The SMX Opportunity: When Virgin and Recycled Plastic Are Close to Even

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / For decades, the economics of plastics have been deceptively simple: virgin resin-derived from oil and gas-has been cheaper, more reliable, and easier to scale than recycled alternatives. Recycling, while environmentally desirable, has largely depended on policy support, corporate commitments, or reputational incentives.