Novomer’s technology allows traditional chemical feedstocks to be combined with carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide to cost effectively synthesize sustainable chemicals and materials for every day applications. The chemicals and materials contain up to 50% carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide and have a significantly reduced carbon and energy footprint compared to the materials they will replace. The materials can sequester the CO₂ and CO for the life of the product, which will help mitigate global warming and climate change. Additionally, the polymers can be made to be biodegradable, if desired.