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Questions for Reflection

• How does Abhishek Khapre’s bioengineering background uniquely influence

his approach to waste management, and what broader lesson can be drawn

from this perspective?

• The article highlights “The Human Element” as crucial in large-scale

sustainability projects. What specific aspect of human behavior does

Abhishek identify as a significant barrier, and how does he propose

overcoming it?

“Building trust and fostering cooperation in complex

public projects is ‘the tough task’.”