Sustainable Development and E-Waste

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) report, how much e-waste is produced annually?

• 20 million tonnes

• 50 million tonnes

• 75 million tonnes

• 100 million tonnes

What percentage of e-waste is currently recycled?

• 5%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

Which of the following contributes significantly to the problem of e-waste?

• Over-reliance on renewable energy

• Owning multiple digital devices

• Decline in technology development

• Reduced consumer spending on electronics

What is the annual rate of e-waste growth since 2014?

• 3%

• 4%

• 5%

• 6%

What is the primary aim of recycling companies involved in managing e-waste?

• To dispose of hazardous materials in landfills

• To develop new electronic devices

• To recover valuable components for reuse

• To reduce consumer electronics prices

Which intervention involves collecting and reconditioning obsolete hardware for donation or resale?

• Circular economy

• Recycling

• Reconditioning

• Responsible disposal

What is the role of not-for-profit organizations in managing e-waste?

• Designing new devices

• Collecting and reconditioning hardware

• Manufacturing cheaper electronic components

• Operating landfills for hazardous waste

Which of the following terms refers to the ethical responsibility of consumers to reduce their environmental impact?

• Circular economy

• Ethical consumerism

• Vision for environmental sustainability

• Waste mitigation strategies

What does the term "obsolete hardware" refer to?

• Hardware with no resale value

• Hardware that is no longer used due to newer technology

• Hardware made from unsustainable materials

• Hardware disposed of without recycling

How does reconditioning of electronic devices help in achieving environmental sustainability?

• It increases the number of new devices in the market.

• It extends the lifecycle of devices and reduces waste.

• It encourages mass production of hardware.

• It creates additional landfills for obsolete devices.