Pivotal Role of the Biobased Approaches Towards a Sustainable Future

Microbial life is incredibly varied and virtually blanket the whole earth. It is believed that there are 100,000,000 times more microbial cells on Earth than stars in the observable universe! They are involved in various ecological activities, such as production, decomposition, and fixation. Through symbiotic connections with other creatures, they can indirectly affect the environment. Furthermore, microbial activities can be co-opted for biodegradation or bioremediation of residential, agricultural, and industrial wastes, making microbial ecology research especially significant for biotechnological and environmental applications. An increasing wave of global environmentalism is pressuring us to make greener products using green technologies. Going green in technology with the help of microorganisms, as a whole, can cause transformation at nearly every stage of the value chain. In this chapter, we will be discussing the microbial role in preserving ecology. Working together, industries and governments have developed solutions such as the Green New Deal, the use of bio-based products such as biosensors, biopesticides, biofertilizers, biorefinery, biopharmaceuticals, green building materials, bio-based membrane filters for removing pollutants, bioenergy, and biofuels, which are critical for the green recovery of world economies.