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In the past, obsolete electronic equipment often ended up in landfills. A single electronic device can take between 1-2 million years to fully decompose.
Today, there are tighter regulations for the disposal of EEE waste, but the greatest positive impact the industry can have on the environment is to reduce the manufacture of new products.
If the manufacturer no longer supports your barcoding devices, or your equipment is non-repairable or cosmetically in poor condition, Fala can offer eco-friendly, cost-effective alternatives to buying new ones.
Portable Data Terminals (PDTs) are devices that can scan barcodes and transmit data wirelessly. They are widely used in various industries, such as retail, logistics, and healthcare, to improve efficiency and accuracy. However, PDTs also have a significant environmental impact, as they require a lot of energy and materials to produce and operate.
According to a study by the University of Surrey, it takes about 55kg of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) to manufacture a mobile phone, which accounts for 85-95% of its total annual carbon footprint. This means that a mobile phone would have to be used for about 11.5 years to offset the emissions from its production. Since PDTs are similar to rugged mobile phones, their carbon footprint would be comparable, if not higher. Therefore, it is important to ask:
How can we extend the lifespan of PDTs and reduce the need for new ones?
One possible solution is to service and repair PDTs long after the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has stopped supporting them. This would not only save money, but also reduce the environmental impact of discarding and replacing old devices. By doing so, we can make PDTs more sustainable and eco-friendly.
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