Converting Industrial Waste into Efficient Energy Sources<br />Eng. Nourhan Thamer Assi<br /><br />Related Sustainable Development Goals:<br />Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy<br />Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure<br />Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production<br />Goal 13: Climate Action<br />Industrial waste poses a significant environmental challenge worldwide, yet it also offers a valuable opportunity for energy production when managed through advanced, sustainable technologies. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) processes involve thermal, chemical, or biological treatments to convert non-recyclable industrial waste into electricity, heat, or alternative fuels.<br />Key technologies include:<br />Pyrolysis<br />Gasification<br />Incineration with energy recovery<br />Anaerobic digestion<br />These solutions effectively reduce landfill use, minimize harmful emissions, and enhance energy security by providing sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels.<br />Conclusion:<br />Converting industrial waste into energy is a strategic opportunity to balance industrial growth with environmental preservation, making it a key pillar of sustainable development.<br /><br />"Al-Mustaqbal University – The No. 1 Private University in Iraq"