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What if we could create materials that perform as well as plastics but degrade harmlessly in the environment? Researchers and innovators are exploring naturally occurring microorganisms that can convert greenhouse gases into usable materials. These microorganisms, thriving in ocean environments, consume greenhouse gases as their food and produce a biopolymer known as PHB within their cells. When extracted, PHB is meltable, strong, dishwasher safe, and shares many properties with conventional plastics. The innovation is named AirCarbon, highlighting its carbon-based origin and environmentally friendly nature.