In light of the increasing environmental challenges facing the world, it has become necessary to reconsider traditional methods of industrial production, which are among the largest sources of pollution and resource consumption. Biomanufacturing is a sustainable solution that integrates biotechnology with green economy principles to provide environmentally friendly and more efficient alternatives.<br />Biomanufacturing is the use of microorganisms, or bioenzymes, in production processes that include the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biofuels, biodegradable plastics, and industrial chemicals. This process takes place in controlled environments that reduce waste and emissions compared to traditional methods.<br />Sustainability is at the heart of biomanufacturing:<br />Biomanufacturing is based on the principles of sustainability by:<br /><br />Reducing the carbon footprint by replacing fossil fuels with renewable organic materials.<br /><br />Achieving greater efficiency in energy and natural resource consumption.<br /><br />Producing biodegradable materials, reducing plastic pollution.<br /><br />Converting agricultural or industrial waste into useful materials, promoting the circular economy.<br /><br />Examples of biomanufacturing applications:<br />Producing bioethanol from corn or sugarcane as an alternative to conventional fuels.<br /><br />Manufacturing biodegradable plastics such as PLA.<br /><br />Using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to produce complex medicines such as insulin.<br /><br />Challenges facing biomanufacturing:<br />High initial production costs compared to conventional manufacturing.<br /><br />The need for advanced infrastructure and specialized research centers.<br /><br />Environmental and ethical concerns related to GMOs.<br /><br />Biomanufacturing represents one of the most important modern trends for achieving sustainable development, by offering innovative environmental solutions that contribute to the conservation of natural resources and the reduction of environmental damage. With the development of biotechnology and institutional support, biomanufacturing could become the backbone of more sustainable and safer industries of the future.<br /><br />Al-Mustaqbal University is the first university in Iraq.