Researchers worldwide have made pivotal advances in environmental biotechnology. KAIST chemists developed a breakthrough chemical recycling method converting waste tires into high-purity raw materials for rubber and nylon production, addressing a critical pollution problem stemming from billions of tires discarded annually. Concurrently, Cornell University scientists proposed an innovative carbon capture technique by burying wood debris in managed forests, potentially sequestering up to 937 gigatons of CO2 and significantly mitigating climate change effects. These technological strides highlight converging efforts to transform waste and manage greenhouse gases sustainably.