A Sustainable Pattern of Waste Management and Energy Efficiency in Smart Homes Using the Internet of Things (IoT)

Mohammad Ehsanifar, Fatemeh Dekamini, Cristi Spulbar (), Ramona Birau (), Moein Khazaei and Iuliana Carmen Bărbăcioru
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Mohammad Ehsanifar: Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak 3836119131, Iran
Fatemeh Dekamini: Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Management, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak 1477893855, Iran
Ramona Birau: Faculty of Economic Science, University Constantin Brancusi of Tg-Jiu, 210185 Târgu Jiu, Romania
Moein Khazaei: Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14115111, Iran
Iuliana Carmen Bărbăcioru: Faculty of Engineering, “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu, 210135 Târgu Jiu, Romania

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 6, 1-18

Abstract: Nowadays, environmental protection involves many issues and problems, among which the waste generated by various human activities makes up a significant share, which is becoming newer day by day. Moreover, the production of normal, industrial, special, hospital, and agricultural waste and improper management of these materials has created many health, safety, and environmental problems. Based on this approach, this research study aims to determine the model of waste management and energy efficiency in smart homes using the Internet of Things (IoT). The research method used by this study is estimative-computational. For this purpose, the required data were collected using a computational approach. For this purpose, the required views and data were collected through experts in this field and calculated in MATLAB and STATA software. The data analysis tool was represented by fuzzy calculations and for this purpose MATLAB software was used. The study revealed that energy costs in smart homes using the IoT technology are impressive. The number of home residents in smart homes using the IoT is impressive. Home area in smart homes using the innovative technology of IoT is also impressive.

Keywords: smart homes; Internet of Things (IoT); energy efficiency; waste management; sustainability; environmental protection; sustainability’s pillars (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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