Recycling the world’s hard drive waste

What percentage of global electricity demand is consumed by data centers?

• 1%

• 3%

• 10%

• 5%

Why do companies typically shred hard drives when upgrading equipment?

• To comply with environmental regulations

• To save space

• To prevent data leaks

• To reduce costs

Which company reported using 27% refurbished components in server upgrades in 2021?

• Amazon

• IBM

• Apple

• Google

By what year does Microsoft plan to repurpose more than 80% of its decommissioned assets?

• 2025

• 2022

• 2023

• 2024

How many new data centers are expected to be built globally over the next three years?

• 500

• 300

• 1000

• 700