E Waste

What is e-waste?

• E-waste is a type of renewable energy.
• E-waste is discarded electrical or electronic devices.
• E-waste refers to biodegradable materials.
• E-waste is a form of traditional waste management.

Which of the following is NOT a harmful component of e-waste?

• Plastic casing
• Lead solder
• Mercury components
• Cadmium batteries

How can you ensure your old electronics are safely disposed of?

• Use certified e-waste recyclers and local recycling programs.
• Donate them to a local charity without checking their condition.
• Burn them in a safe location.
• Throw them in the regular trash.

Why is it important to erase data from old devices before recycling?

• Recycling old devices does not pose any security risks.
• Old devices do not store any personal information worth protecting.
• It is unnecessary to erase data as it is automatically deleted during recycling.
• It is important to erase data from old devices to protect personal information and prevent unauthorized access.

What are the environmental impacts of improper e-waste disposal?

• It can lead to soil and water contamination.

• It has no significant environmental impact.

• It helps in reducing landfill waste.

• It promotes the growth of local flora and fauna.

Which of the following is a benefit of recycling e-waste?

• Increases the amount of waste in landfills.

• Conserves natural resources by recovering valuable materials.

• Reduces the need for new electronic devices.

• Increases the production of harmful chemicals.

What should you do before donating old electronics?

• Ensure they are in working condition and erase all personal data.

• Throw them away if they are not working.

• Donate them without checking their functionality.

• Sell them to a scrap dealer without any data protection.