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Wheat Straw Reimagined: From Field Waste to Eco-Textiles, Activated Carbon, Crafts, and Biochar: A No-Burn Path to Sustainability

Wheat straw, a major lignocellulosic residue generated after wheat harvest, is often underutilized or burned, causing severe environmental and health impacts. This research examines sustainable methods for enhancing wheat straw by converting it into high-value products such as eco-textiles, activated carbon, decorative crafts, and biochar. These methods provide a circular and climate-smart alternative that is in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Evidence from scientific research and field trials shows that these methods can greatly diminish open-field burning, boost soil fertility, improve air quality, and create jobs in rural areas. Eco-textile production uses cellulose from straw as a sustainable fiber source; activated carbon derived from straw aids in environmental remediation; straw crafts bolster rural economies; and biochar plays a role in soil carbon sequestration and climate mitigation efforts. The suggested integrated business model highlights decentralized processing units, cooperative marketing efforts, and public procurement connections to guarantee economic viability. The valorization of wheat straw, through the merging of scientific innovation and rural entrepreneurship, bolsters environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and economic resilience. This research promotes policy measures, awareness initiatives, and technological adoption to convert wheat straw from agricultural waste into a valuable bioresource in the context of India?s circular bioeconomy.