<h5>What is the environmental cost of a package delivery?</h5>  <p>Many of us order things using the internet - all it takes are a few clicks. It is effortless. But have you ever wondered what the environmental impact of ordering stuff online is?</p>
<p>Large vans or motorcycles are used to deliver each package. These packages are often wrapped in single-use plastic. In some cases, expensive items are even wrapped with plastic packets full of air!
Sometimes we don’t like the product once it’s delivered. We request a return and someone comes to our house to pick up the items we ordered. Can you imagine how much pollution these delivery trucks and motorbikes cause across the world? Is there a solution to this? Let’s read and find out.</p> <h5>How can package deliveries be made environmentally friendly?</h5>  <p>A recent study shows that drones use up to 94% less energy per delivery than delivery vehicles. Battery-powered drones do not require petrol or diesel and can be recharged using renewable sources of energy like solar energy, wind energy, etc. 
Delivering packages through drones can help companies reduce their carbon emissions. They can also deliver items over large distances quickly (after all they’re flying!). That’s not the end of the advantages of drone delivery. They can also reach remote locations quickly and efficiently. So in a way, drones may actually help companies reduce their delivery costs.</p> <h5>Are there any disadvantages to delivery by drones?</h5>  <p>Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Drones are a form of technology and technology can fail. A drone can run out of battery or can malfunction mid-air. A defective drone may even hamper delivery and damage the package it is carrying. </p>
<p>Another problem is that drones are very expensive - so having an army of drones delivering packages would be almost impossible! The company would also have to hire skilled drone operators who would cost more than the people who currently deliver our packages. </p>
<p>Drones are also susceptible to being hacked and stolen and make a lot of noise while flying. 
</p> <h5>What is the future of deliveries in India?</h5>  <p>A recent study found that 46% of Indians want to receive their online deliveries in under two hours. So companies are now focused on reducing their delivery time. The challenge is to reduce delivery time while ensuring that no harm is being done to the environment. </p>
<p>Some studies have suggested that a cheap but more efficient delivery method than trucks and motorcycles is the use of electric bikes. Like drones, these too can be recharged using renewable sources of energy. They also don’t need expensive drone operators. </p>
<p>Recently, the food delivery application Swiggy announced that it was using drones to fulfill customer orders in the Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru regions. Would you like to receive your food or packages through a drone?
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