In the global sustainable development process, Bluetooth™ technology is creating significant benefits. Lighting systems consume 15% of the world’s electricity, and the retail industry generates millions of tons of unrecyclable paper label waste each year, while inefficient management of temperature-sensitive goods in the supply chain, especially in food and pharmaceuticals, leads to enormous resource waste. These severe challenges are being addressed by innovative applications of Bluetooth technology.
Bluetooth technology is promoting sustainable development through electronic shelf labels (ESL), network lighting control (NLC), smart labels, and other innovative applications, helping businesses optimize resource utilization, reduce waste, and support a green economy.
Bluetooth™ electronic shelf labels
ESL is a battery-powered small display that digitally shows prices and product information at the edge of shelves, replacing traditional paper labels. Bluetooth™ electronic shelf labels have replaced billions of paper shelf labels, significantly reducing the use of ink and plastic, preventing thousands of pounds of paper waste per store each year. By using Bluetooth™ electronic shelf labels, retailers can implement precise multi-channel pricing strategies, highlight product details, and directly replenish stock online in real-time, improving store operations and providing customers with a better shopping experience.
Bluetooth™ network lighting control
Bluetooth™ network lighting control systems consist of individually addressable fixtures with numerous sensors and control devices, forming an intelligent network that optimizes lighting performance through wireless communication. Bluetooth™ network lighting control solutions achieve more efficient lighting control and significantly reduce energy consumption through occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and advanced scheduling features. Such systems cleverly reduce energy consumption, extend the lifespan of lighting equipment, thereby lowering costs and minimizing environmental impact. Bluetooth™ network lighting control can also integrate with key building systems such as HVAC, further enhancing energy efficiency and saving energy through environmental sensing.
Bluetooth™ smart labels
Smart labels are flexible printed electronic devices embedded with wireless communication capabilities, used to track and transmit key information about goods throughout the supply chain. Bluetooth™ battery-free smart label solutions can optimize supply chain logistics, improve inventory management, and reduce waste. They transmit critical data such as temperature, humidity, inventory, location, and usage/sales priority levels, helping to prevent spoilage and ensure that delivered goods are fresher, thereby minimizing losses.
This article is reproduced from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, original link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/md37BgkEcPkC9_wB8UmY9w
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