What is the environmental cost of a package delivery?
Many of us order things online. Have you ever thought about the impact it has on the environment?
The items we order are delivered using large vans or motorcycles and are often wrapped in single-use plastic. There are times when we return the product and a person has to come and pick it up in a vehicle.
Just imagine how much pollution is caused by delivery and pickup vehicles around the world. Is there a solution to this? Let’s read and find out.
How can package deliveries be made environmentally friendly?
Recent research shows that drones use much less energy than delivery vehicles to make a delivery. Therefore, drones are more environment-friendly than large vans and trucks that cause pollution.
Drones are the same as remote control cars. They can be controlled using a remote by a person from another location.
They can be recharged using renewable energy resources such as solar and wind energy and don’t run on petrol or diesel. Drones can deliver packages very quickly and can reach far away places easily.
Are there any disadvantages to delivery by drones?
Yes. Drones can run out of battery and even stop working mid-air, damaging the package it is carrying. They are also super expensive and require professional operators. Delivery using drones can be expensive because of both these reasons. Drones can also be hacked or stolen and make a lot of noise when flying.
What is the future of deliveries in India?
A recent study found that many Indians want to receive their online deliveries in less than two hours. Companies are now trying to reduce delivery time without harming the environment!
Some studies have shown that electric bikes can be used as an alternative to trucks and motorcycles to deliver packages. They can also be recharged and may be more beneficial than drones in some cases.
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?
