Utilizing Electronic Waste for Energy Generation: A Step Towards Sustainable Development<br />Eng. Nourhan Thamer Assi<br /><br />This process contributes to achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:<br />Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy<br />Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production<br />Goal 13: Climate Action<br />Electronic waste (e-waste) poses significant environmental and health challenges due to its content of toxic substances and heavy metals, necessitating effective disposal solutions. Among these solutions, utilizing e-waste for energy generation stands out as an environmentally and economically sustainable option.<br />E-waste contains materials suitable for thermal decomposition processes such as pyrolysis, which can convert waste into gaseous or oily fuels, providing an alternative energy source that reduces dependence on fossil fuels. Additionally, rare metals can be recovered from batteries and electronic components for reuse, thus minimizing natural resource depletion.<br />The main challenge remains handling toxic materials safely and ensuring technically efficient processes, requiring support for research and development to advance recycling and thermal treatment technologies.<br /><br />"Al-Mustaqbal University – The No. 1 Private University in Iraq"