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In this manuscript, iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) were successfully used for degrading the amikacin antibiotic. For degrading amikacin, Ficus hispida (F. hispida) bio-extract and poultry biowaste were used for stabilizing the synthesis of Fe nanoparticles. The effectiveness of the Fe nanoparticles prepared by using both methods was compared for their effectiveness in degrading Fe nanoparticles. FeNPs were created, and their properties were measured using UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD The appropriateness of sunlight for the degradation experiments was assessed. Different experimental variables, including initial concentration of the antibiotic, initial dose of FeNPs, reaction time, ionic strength of the solution, and pH of the solution, were researched. The conclusion was that a mixture of sunlight with poultry biowaste-synthesized FeNPs had a high level of degradation efficacy in comparison with F. hispida-synthesized FeNPs. The production of FeNPs and their application in amikacin degradation using poultry biowaste provide a sustainable source for synthesis, promote waste valorization, and contribute to the development of a circular economy.