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What has contributed to the boom in the electrical and electronics industry?
What has contributed to the boom in the electrical and electronics industry?
- Increasing agricultural practices and rise in tourism
- Globalization, technological advancements, and advent of the internet (correct)
- Decrease in consumer preferences and limited access to mobile phones
- Lack of technological advancements and globalization
What has resulted from the increased availability and consumption of electronic products?
What has resulted from the increased availability and consumption of electronic products?
- A significant reduction in consumer preferences
- A decline in the usage of mobile phones
- A decrease in global waste production
- An increase in the volumes of electronic waste (e-waste) globally (correct)
Why has safe disposal and management of e-waste remained a critical issue?
Why has safe disposal and management of e-waste remained a critical issue?
- Due to lack of global availability of electronic products
- As a result of limited technological advancements in e-waste management
- Because markets have not paid sufficient attention to post-consumption behavior for electronic products (correct)
- Because governments have strictly regulated e-waste disposal
What entities are called upon to increase their attention towards e-waste sustainability issues?
What entities are called upon to increase their attention towards e-waste sustainability issues?
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Why are there significant sustainability issues related to e-waste at both local and global levels?
Why are there significant sustainability issues related to e-waste at both local and global levels?
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What does the paper reflect on regarding e-waste sustainability?
What does the paper reflect on regarding e-waste sustainability?
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