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E-WASTE IN KLANG VALLEY: IOT VS TRADITIONAL ELECTRONICS ON ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS

DR. AARON AW TEIK HONG, MS. YEE ANN CHIE

AFFILIATION
Faculty of Management, Multimedia University

Description of Invention

Internet of Things (IoT) devices provide real-time data sharing and improve automation, while traditional e-devices operate independently. Both are enhanced by advanced technology, which upgrades conventional equipment for more efficiency and connectivity and boosts IoT with smart features. However, it contributes to the e-waste enhancement while the users do not recycle the electronic devices properly. In the end, this highlights the issue of why electronic devices will become e-waste in the environment. This research aims to examine IoT devices compared to traditional e-devices in terms of generating e-waste.