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time to reactivate the microbial culture, making resumption more arduous than
continuation. Therefore, “the emphasis should be given on the process”.
This long-term perspective is crucial for the future of sustainability. For Abhishek,
waste is intrinsically a resource capable of generating electricity, biofuels, bio
gas, or valuable manure, transforming sterile products into beneficial soil con
ditioners. He argues against the short-sightedness of overconsumption and
overproduction, warning of consequences like microplastics in human DNA, a
stark outcome of just seven to eight decades of unchecked behavior. His vision
for the next decade is clear: a collective mindset shift where waste is universally
recognized not as an abomination, but as a dynamic resource, integral to a truly
circular economy and preserving our planet for generations yet to come.