{"id":27326,"date":"2025-01-08T05:22:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T10:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=27326"},"modified":"2025-01-08T05:22:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T10:22:56","slug":"the-impact-of-iot-devices-on-e-waste-volumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-impact-of-iot-devices-on-e-waste-volumes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Impact of IoT Devices on E-Waste Volumes"},"content":{"rendered":"
From fitness trackers to home appliances and industrial sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing how we use technology. Devices are more integrated in our daily lives than ever, but as the proliferation of this technology accelerates, so do e-waste<\/a> volumes. Understanding the relationship between IoT and e-waste is essential for developing sustainable technology practices.<\/p>\n The IoT ecosystem has seen significant growth within the last decade. In 2023, there were an estimated 16.7 billion IoT devices<\/a>; by 2030, this is expected to grow to 32.1 billion.<\/p>\n From simple sensors to sophisticated devices, IoT technology is often designed for convenience and connectivity, but with little consideration for end-of-life<\/a> management. Many of these devices have shorter lifespans than traditional electronics. For example, fitness trackers often become obsolete within a few years due to rapid advancements in technology and software compatibility issues. Likewise, smart home devices often lose support or functionality as manufacturers encourage consumers to upgrade to newer models.<\/p>\n E-waste is already a significant, fast-growing waste stream across the globe. IoT devices complicate this challenge for several reasons:<\/p>\n To minimize the impact of IoT devices on e-waste volumes, stakeholders such as policymakers, manufacturers, and consumers must adopt a multifaceted approach including:<\/p>\n When you have IoT devices that have reached the end of their lifespan, Quantum can help. From mixed batteries to cables and electronic accessories<\/a>, we recycle<\/a> a wide range of devices and supporting equipment securely. See a full list of what we can recycle here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From fitness trackers to home appliances and industrial sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing how we use technology. Devices are…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":27327,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-27326","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog","8":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe evolving IoT landscape<\/h2>\n
How IoT devices contribute to e-waste<\/h2>\n
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How to address IoT e-waste challenges<\/h2>\n
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