Info Sharing & Quiz (4/4) - Circular Economy & E-waste

The following are key stakeholders in e-waste management EXCEPT

• Consumers

• Manufacturers & importers

• Miners

• Retailers

• Waste collectors

Which of the following is NOT the potential health impacts of e-waste pollution?

• Damage to brain & nervous system

• Damage to kidney

• Sore throat

• Immune system impairment

The following describes the environmental impacts of improper disposal of e-waste EXCEPT

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Depletion of ozone layer

• Land pollution

• Water pollution

Proper e-waste recycling can recover precious metals such as gold.

• Yes

• No

The following e-wastes are controlled items under e-waste Management System by Department of Environment (DOE) EXCEPT

• Printer

• Television

• Washing machine

• Refrigerator

End-of-life household e-waste should be delivered to _____ for recycling.

• Licensed recovery facility

• Registered collection centres

Proper e-waste collection can facilitate e-waste diversion from landfill.

• True

• False

Which of the following practices DO NOT align with circular approach for e-waste?

• Send e-waste to registered collection centre

• Dispose e-waste as general waste

• Leasing of electrical equipment among many users

• Repair electrical or electronic equipment

E-wastes can be recovered as resources.

• Yes

• No

Sound management of e-waste depends solely on government authorities such as Department of Environment (DOE).

• Yes

• No