In an era dominated by the Internet of Things, ensuring the longevity and sustainability of IoT devices has emerged as a pressing concern. This study explores the various complex difficulties which contributed to the early decommissioning of IoT devices and suggests methods to improve their lifespan management. By examining factors such as security vulnerabilities, user awareness gaps, and the influence of fashion-driven technology trends, the paper underscores the need for legislative interventions, consumer education, and industry accountability. Additionally, it explores innovative approaches to improving IoT longevity, including the integration of sustainability considerations into architectural design through requirements engineering methodologies. Furthermore, the paper discusses the potential of distributed ledger technology, or blockchain, to promote transparent and decentralized processes for device provisioning and tracking. This study promotes a sustainable IoT ecosystem by integrating technology innovation, legal change, and social awareness to reduce environmental impact and enhance resilience for the digital future

翻译：在物联网主导的时代，确保物联网设备的寿命与可持续性已成为紧迫问题。本研究探讨导致物联网设备过早退役的各种复杂因素，并提出改善其寿命管理的方法。通过分析安全漏洞、用户认知差距以及时尚驱动技术趋势的影响等因素，本文强调需要立法干预、消费者教育和行业问责。此外，文章探讨了提升物联网设备寿命的创新方法，包括通过需求工程方法将可持续性考量融入架构设计。进一步地，本文讨论了分布式账本技术（即区块链）在促进设备配置与追踪过程的透明化与去中心化方面的潜力。本研究通过整合技术创新、法律变革与社会认知，推动构建可持续的物联网生态系统，以降低环境影响并增强数字未来的韧性。