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I n 1997 ’ s Flubber , Robin Williams ’ Professor Brainard was right to turn his attention to green slime as an energy source , but its real-world alternative proves to be a far tamer and more readily available solution . Algae : a diverse collection of eukaryotic organisms that produce around half of the world ’ s oxygen . The photosynthetic slimes are not only diverse in their range of species , but also in their applications . While algae ’ s potential as a fuel source remains stunted by the limits of technology , the tide is beginning to turn on its viability . In the meantime , its uses as a biodegradable source of packaging , for waste control , as a means of carbon capture , and even as a base material for carbon fibre are renewing interest in its potential as a sustainable solution for myriad industries . What follows is a breakdown of just a few ways in which algae could save the world .

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