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Green synthesis offers advantages over conventional methods, including environmental friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced biocompatibility. Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy confirmed ZnONPs formation with a peak at 364\u2009nm. Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis revealed characteristic peaks indicating functional groups involved in nanoparticle formation. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis showed spherical\/agglomerated nanoparticles, and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) confirmed 77.7% zinc oxide by mass%. The X-ray Diffraction (XRD) indicated an average particle size of 24.67\u2009nm with distinct crystal orientations. Phytochemical analysis detected alkaloids, saponins, and steroids in the extract. Optimal synthesis occurred at 50\u201360\u00b0C and pH 10, yielding stable ZnONPs. The ZnONPs exhibited significant antibacterial activity against\n                    <jats:italic>\n                      <jats:italic>Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis), Bacillus cereus (B. cereus), Escherichia coli (E.coli), Zymomonas mobilis (Z. mobilis)<\/jats:italic>\n                    <\/jats:italic>\n                    , and\n                    <jats:italic>\n                      <jats:italic>Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa)<\/jats:italic>\n                    <\/jats:italic>\n                    , as well as antifungal activity against\n                    <jats:italic>\n                      <jats:italic>Candida albicans (C. albicans)<\/jats:italic>\n                    <\/jats:italic>\n                    . The in vitro cytotoxicity study on M.D. Anderson \u2013 Metastatic Breast \u2013 231 (MDA-MB-231) breast cancer cells showed a dose-dependent reduction in cell viability [Half-maximal Inhibitory Concentration (IC\n                    <jats:sub>50<\/jats:sub>\n                    ) = 82.13 \u00b5g\/mL] with notable morphological changes at higher concentrations. The ZnONPs synthesized from ginger peel extract are innovative, environmentally friendly, and economical. Our findings show that biologically generated ZnONPs are effective antibacterial and antifungal agents against several pathogens. This research uniquely demonstrates the potential of ginger peel, a commonly discarded agro-waste, as a sustainable source for ZnONPs synthesis, highlighting its biotechnological and medicinal applications. The novelty of this study lies in the green synthesis approach using ginger peel and the comprehensive evaluation of its antimicrobial and anticancer properties. 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