Vocabulary: E-Waste

What is the definition of e-waste?

• Discarded electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, and televisions.

• Obsolete kitchen appliances

• Unused clothing items

• Broken furniture

Name three examples of electronic devices that contribute to e-waste.

• Smartphones, laptops, and televisions

• Printers

• DVD players

• Digital cameras

Explain the environmental impact of e-waste.

• E-waste has no environmental impact

• The environmental impact of e-waste includes the release of toxic substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium into the environment when improperly disposed of.

• E-waste helps in reducing pollution

• E-waste is beneficial for the environment

What are some ways to reduce e-waste?

• Throwing electronic devices in the regular trash

• Upgrading to the latest electronic devices frequently

• Recycling, donating, buying refurbished, and prolonging the use of electronic devices.

• Ignoring the problem and continuing to buy new electronics

Define the term 'upcycling' in the context of e-waste.

• Using electronic waste for its original purpose

• Selling electronic waste to scrap dealers

• Creative reuse or repurposing of electronic waste to give it a new life or function.

• Disposing of electronic waste in landfills

What are the potential health hazards associated with improper disposal of e-waste?

• Improved air quality

• Increased recycling opportunities

• Environmental pollution, release of toxic chemicals, and potential health risks for humans and animals.

• Reduced energy consumption

How can e-waste be recycled?

• By burning it in an incinerator

• By throwing it in regular trash bins

• By burying it in landfills

• By collecting, separating, shredding, and melting the materials for reuse in new products.

What are the economic implications of e-waste?

• E-waste results in decreased resource loss and lower waste management costs

• E-waste can result in the loss of valuable resources, increased waste management costs, and potential health and environmental costs.

• E-waste leads to reduced waste management costs and increased resource availability

• E-waste has no impact on the environment or public health

Discuss the concept of planned obsolescence in relation to e-waste.

• Planned obsolescence is the intentional design of products to have a limited lifespan, leading to frequent replacement and contributing to the e-waste issue.

• Planned obsolescence is the concept of reusing electronic waste to create new products

• Planned obsolescence is the practice of recycling old electronics to reduce e-waste

• Planned obsolescence is the process of designing products to last indefinitely, reducing the need for replacements

Explain the importance of proper e-waste management.

• It is not necessary to recycle valuable materials from electronic waste as they can be easily replaced with new resources.

• Proper e-waste management is not important as electronic waste does not pose any environmental or health risks.

• Proper e-waste management is important to prevent environmental pollution and health hazards, and to conserve resources by recycling valuable materials from electronic waste.

• Improper e-waste management actually helps in reducing pollution and conserving resources.