- Singapore introduces the world’s first government-backed plastic passport system, embedding molecular-level traceability across all polymer classes.
- The model has potential to unlock a $4.2 billion annual plastics circular economy across ASEAN, where waste leakage remains severe.
- Technology partner SMX positions its system as a framework for regional policy alignment, compliance, and trade in certified recycled content.
A Global First in Singapore
The city-state has become the first government worldwide to roll out a national plastic passport program, powered by Nasdaq-listed SMX technology and its research partner A*STAR. The initiative moves beyond pilot projects and brand commitments,
