SMX and Aegis Packaging Introduce a Collaborative ‘Physical to Digital’ Sustainable Packaging Initiative

Empowering Companies to Meet Rising Global Demand for Circular, Transparent, and Efficient Plastics

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW), a pioneer in digitizing physical objects for a circular economy, announces a strategic collaboration with Aegis Packaging, a Singapore-based leader in high-barrier coatings for flexible plastic packaging. This alliance merges SMX's invisible molecular marking and blockchain-based platform with Aegis Packaging's O₂X coating technology offering a seamless way to enhance the recyclability and verifiability of plastic packaging

Aegis Packaging's O₂X enables recyclable packaging to achieve high barrier performance. This innovation opens the door to replacing non-recyclable, high performance alternatives with recyclable options, driving broader adoption and enhancing sustainability in packaging.

As businesses grapple with escalating regulatory and consumer demands for sustainability, the partnership aims to shift packaging from a linear "take, make, dispose" model to one rooted in circularity. SMX's patented markers, applied during production, remain with the plastic throughout its lifecycle. By pairing these permanent markers with a secure digital record, the exact recycled content, number of reuse loops, and origins of the packaging can be verified in real time. Aegis Packaging's O₂X coating further strengthens these efforts by enabling mono-material packaging to replace existing high barrier multi-material packaging which simplifies sorting and maximizes recyclate yield. Together, SMX and Aegis address the global call for more efficient materials and waste management, reliable data on recycled content, and compliance with stricter environmental laws.

"This collaboration not only provides end-to-end traceability of plastic packaging but also ensures that businesses can easily document and demonstrate compliance with regulations, reduce reputational risk, and adopt scalable, more cost-effective packaging solutions. We believe the integration of SMX's ‘physical to digital' capability with Aegis's high-barrier coating will be a catalyst for brands looking to innovate in sustainable plastics." Ong Kai Liang, Business Development Manager, Aegis Packaging adds, "Our O₂X technology uniquely combines high barrier performance with true recyclability and a competitive price point making sustainable packaging a practical reality today, and now, by incorporating SMX's traceability markers, we're enabling our partners to confidently validate their packaging's performance and recyclability claims."