Why Technology Isn't Inherently More Sustainable | Jon Heindel

The world of technology is constantly changing. New devices are continually being introduced, and new innovations are happening every day. This makes it hard to keep up with what's happening in this field or decide whether or not it is inherently more sustainable than other industries. In today's blog post, we will take a look at why technology isn't inherently more sustainable than others.

Market growth

The first major issue with technology is that it tends to be at the whim of other industries. Consumer demand affects how much research and development (R&D) goes into developing new technologies, directly affecting sustainable devices' availability. If people are still buying gas-guzzling vehicles, manufacturers won't focus their efforts on making electric vehicles. Unfortunately, this is bad for the environment because it takes away an alternative fuel source.

Tech-specific greenhouse gas emissions

One of the major problems with technology is that it has very little room to grow until it reaches its "innovation ceiling." This means that at some point in time, no more research or development can be done on a given technology (such as semiconductors) because the process will simply take up all the room for growth. Each innovation in the tech field has increased greenhouse gas emissions, with no end in sight. This means that until new breakthroughs are made, each technological advancement will have a larger impact on the environment than previous ones.

Energy consumption

Energy consumption is one of the major problems with technology because it requires a constant supply of power to operate. In fact, 14% of all energy used in the US alone goes towards powering data centers. This creates an inherent demand for electricity that must be met.

Disposability

Another major issue with technology is that it tends to be very disposable. If you find out that there's something wrong with your device, or if an upgrade becomes available, you might just be tempted to go out and buy a new one rather than fix the old one.

Technology is not inherently more sustainable than other industries. What this means for the average person is that it’s important to think about how their decisions will affect the environment. Whether you are buying a new device or upgrading old ones, make sure your decision aligns with sustainability goals and doesn't buy into disposability of tech products.

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About Jon Heindel

Jon Heindel is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, and the Chief Technology Officer of Southern California companies, Heindel, Inc, and Dirbos, Inc. With over two decades of experience in technology under his belt, Jon is a seasoned veteran in the industry. His extensive resume includes brands such as Dakine, Huf Worldwide, Lib Tech, Billabong, Gotcha Sportswear, and Z. Cavaricci. To Jon, the technology industry has a number of educational opportunities to learn things from challenges that he faces daily.

Jon grew up with a dream of becoming a well-known musician, and worked incredibly hard to do. He created a band with his friends played a number of gigs up and down the Sunset Strip. However, as he grew older, he realized the importance that technology had on the music industry as a whole. He put his dreams of becoming a musician aside and dove head-first into the world of technology.

Most recently, Jon Heindel has created his two companies, Heindel, Inc, and Dirbos, Inc. Dirbos, Inc's mission is to help cultivate client's ideas with the help of technology. Jon knows that the tech industry is ever changing, so the thing that sets him apart from the crowd is that he understands when to ask help. He not only uses in-house experts, but he also uses his network of connections that aid him in creating solutions to problems every day. To learn more about Jon Heindel and his unique hobbies, be sure to check out his blogs.