SMX (Security Matters) has collaborated with Singapore-based Bio-Packaging to introduce molecularly traceable sustainable packaging.<\/p>\n
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This partnership integrates SMX\u2019s invisible molecular marker into Bio-Packaging\u2019s polyethylene, post-consumer recycled (PCR) product lines during the extrusion process.<\/p>\n
It will allow for the validation of recycled-content claims and extended producer responsibility (EPR) compliance by pairing sustainable materials and physical-to-digital authentication.<\/p>\n
Every scan allows for the creation of a tamper-proof digital twin to SMX\u2019s blockchain platform at various stages, including production, distribution, point of sale, and end-of-life.<\/p>\n
This provides regulators and brand owners with real-time verified proof of the product\u2019s origin, type of material, and recycling loops, alongside composting outcomes.<\/p>\n
By combining the SMX marker with Bio-Packaging\u2019s eco-friendly solutions, the partnership could transform each bag into an asset that verifies its sustainability credentials.<\/p>\n
Some of the key features of this collaboration include drop-in marking, where SMX\u2019s marker is added during the production of films or bags without changing the performance of the material.<\/p>\n
The data collected is designed to align with Singapore\u2019s upcoming EPR scheme for packaging and is intended to support global plastic-tax reporting.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the embedded metadata provides anti-greenwashing assurance, substantiating claims of biodegradability and recycled content.<\/p>\n
Bio-Packaging business development director Lim Qin Jie said: \u201cOur customers trust us for practical, cost-effective packaging that meets Singapore\u2019s high environmental standards. <\/p>\n
\u201cBy fusing SMX\u2019s traceability technology with our PCR, biodegradable and compostable offerings, we can now deliver indisputable evidence that each product lives up to its eco-promise.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking to the future, SMX and Bio-Packaging are expected to empower local converters with verifiable data to hasten Singapore\u2019s shift towards a zero-waste, high-value circular economy. <\/p>\n
They also plan to collaborate with industry groups and government agencies to expand the platform across different substrates and end-use sectors.<\/p>\n
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