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What is the term for the improper disposal of e-waste in developing countries?
What is the term for the improper disposal of e-waste in developing countries?
What percentage of global e-waste is formally recycled?
What percentage of global e-waste is formally recycled?
Which component of e-waste is particularly harmful to human health and the environment?
Which component of e-waste is particularly harmful to human health and the environment?
True or false: E-Waste includes items such as computers, mobile phones, and household appliances.
True or false: E-Waste includes items such as computers, mobile phones, and household appliances.
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True or false: The disposal of E-Waste can lead to the release of toxic substances into the environment.
True or false: The disposal of E-Waste can lead to the release of toxic substances into the environment.
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True or false: The recycling rate of E-Waste in many countries is still very low.
True or false: The recycling rate of E-Waste in many countries is still very low.
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Study Notes
E-Waste Disposal
- Improper disposal of e-waste in developing countries is referred to as "digital dumping".
E-Waste Recycling
- Only a small percentage of global e-waste, approximately 20%, is formally recycled.
Health and Environmental Risks
- The component of e-waste that is particularly harmful to human health and the environment is the burning of cables and other components, which releases toxic substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium.
Definition of E-Waste
- E-Waste includes items such as computers, mobile phones, and household appliances.
Environmental Impact
- The disposal of E-Waste can lead to the release of toxic substances into the environment.
Recycling Rate
- The recycling rate of E-Waste in many countries is still very low.
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Test your knowledge of e-waste with this informative quiz. Explore statistics on formal e-waste recycling, learn about harmful components, and discover the term for improper e-waste disposal in developing countries. Perfect for anyone interested in environmental sustainability and electronic waste management.
