The question: what is an example of new technology having a positive impact on sustainability? Today’s world is full of technology.We have various tools that perform multiple tasks on behalf of us to relax our lives. We can feel that too. Due to the innovations, we have seen a vast change in our surroundings, some positive and negative. In some areas, technology helps us, but some do get affected by technology. We blame technology for issues like changes in climates and over heating. But what if I say not now, Time has changed! Now technology helps humans to save our environment and give us a green planet. In this post, we will discuss some examples of how these technologies are helping to make our planet more sustainable.
Renewable Energy Technologies
When it comes to the technologies that are helping our environment from destruction, We remember the term “Renewable energy”. Energies like solar, air, and tidal are all renewable energies. These energies provide us with a pollution-free environment and allow us to reduce the use of earth’s crusts like fossil fuels. Uses of solar panels and smart electricity have reduced greenhouse gas emissions and are supporting us to live in a more secure environment.Â
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Using vehicles run by diesel, petrol, and CNG causes Air pollution in our environment that affects many lives. But, today the scenario is different, we are shifting to EV(s) Electric vehicles that produce zero emissions, and a new ballgame compared to the rest. Slowly, the use of EVs is increasing, reducing the use of petrol, diesel, and pollution, and giving us a sustainable environment.Â
Internet of Things (IoT) for Resource Management
The era of controlling and managing resources is different now with the help of IoT (Internet of Things). These sensor devices support us in managing and controlling the overuse of resources in different areas including agriculture, infrastructure, and society. Using IoT has managed to reduce the wastage of these resources in the surroundings.Â
AI-Driven Energy Usage Optimization
Will it be relevant to say that AI (Artificial Intelligence) is helping to save energy? Would you believe that? Many of us won’t believe it but it’s true! Through the analysis of data and system control. AI is highly skilled at decreasing energy demands and electrical grid use. This result is a big cut in energy usage, and things are becoming smarter and more sustainable.
Circular Economy Innovations
The circular economy is a concept that is changing the idea of producing products without waste. It means now we are focusing on the ways to make products even with trash. By finding out more ways to reuse the materials and promoting recycling, we are getting to a point where we reduce the amount of waste. Concepts like “advanced recycling” are helping us to reuse materials like plastics and rare metals into something else.
Sustainable Materials
Products made from renewable materials are becoming popular. We also call them sustainable materials like hemp bags, bamboo, textiles, and biodegradable plastics, which are more environmentally friendly than what we used to use. The impact of these materials on the environment is quite lower than the traditional materials. These materials help preserve natural things and reduce pollution.Â
Conclusion
Nobody could have believed that one thing we used to blame the most is now helping us to save the planet and our environment. EV(s), resource analysis, resource control, recycling, and reusing products are a few of the steps that remind us of our responsibility toward the environment. The path we are leading by using these options is becoming more of a necessity than a choice. We keep on developing, and these technologies are our hope for the environment and our future.Â