E-Waste Awareness Quiz

What is the main concern regarding the increasing amount of e-waste?

• The rising cost of electronic gadgets

• The pollution and loss of valuable materials

• The decrease in demand for electronic devices

• The increase in smartphone usage

According to the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor report, how much e-waste was generated globally in 2022?

• 82 million tonnes

• 31 million tonnes

• 62 million tonnes

• 14 million tonnes

Which region generated nearly half of the global e-waste in 2022?

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

• Africa

What is the projected annual e-waste generation by 2030?

• 62 million tonnes

• 82 million tonnes

• 50 million tonnes

• 100 million tonnes

Which valuable materials are embedded in e-waste?

• Gold, copper, and iron

• Platinum, aluminum, and plastic

• Wood, rubber, and mercury

• Silver, uranium, and tin

How much of the total e-waste was documented as formally collected and recycled in 2022?

• 50%

• 30%

• 22.3%

• 10%

What is a major environmental concern with informal e-waste recycling?

• It increases the cost of electronics

• It results in high energy consumption

• It causes toxic pollution and health hazards

• It slows down technological progress

Why is the recycling rate expected to drop to 20% by 2030?

• The decrease in e-waste generation

• The increase in informal recycling methods

• The gap between e-waste growth and recycling efforts

• The banning of recycling in many countries

Which continent had the highest documented e-waste recycling rate in 2022?

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

• Africa

What is Singapore’s annual e-waste production?

• 16,000 tonnes

• 60,000 tonnes

• 100,000 tonnes

• 500,000 tonnes