10 Questions
What is e-waste?
All types of electrical and electronic equipment that has entered the waste stream
Why has there been a fast-growing surplus of electronic waste around the globe?
All of the above
Where is a significant portion of the world's electronic waste shipped for disposal?
China, India, Malaysia, and Africa
How much electronic and electrical waste (e-waste) did the world produce in 2021?
57.4 million tonnes
What are some valuable and scarce materials found in electronic waste?
Gold and silver
Why did some industrialized countries export their e-waste to developing countries?
To take advantage of lower labor costs and less strict environmental regulations
What makes the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment harmful to human health and the environment?
Presence of bio-accumulative toxic materials like lead, mercury, cadmium, and brominated flame retardants
What is the estimated percentage of lead in landfills that can be attributed to consumer electronics?
Up to 40%
Why did some industrialized countries begin to tighten the regulatory framework against electronic wastes in the 1990s?
Due to the hazardous and toxic materials present in electronic waste
What influenced the demand for cheaper second-hand electronics in developing countries?
Abundance of electronic waste and low labor costs in developing countries
Discover the various aspects of electronic waste and its impact on the environment, as well as the definition and categorization of e-waste. Explore the implications and management of discarded electrical and electronic equipment.
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