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WorksheetsExperimax of Naperville: EarthDay/GreenFest
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What are the benefits of recycling?
Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators
Conserves natural resources to replace that thrown away
Prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials
Supports American manufacturing and conserves valuable resources
Helps to create jobs in the recycling and refurbishing industries
How many recycle/refurbish jobs can be created in the U.S. by recycling the "old" phones? (including the two certified technicians at Experimax Naperville):
150,000
225,000
500,000
757,000
How many new cell phones are purchased annually in the U.S.?
800 million
1 billion
1.5 billion
1.75 billion
How many pounds of toxic e-waste (electronic equipment) is generated each year?
75 million pounds
100 million pounds
150 million pounds
Electronic equipment like computers, cell phones, and tablets account for what percentage of landfills' toxic waste?
50%
70%
80%
The largest type of hazardous manufactured garbage in the nation are old phones. Which of the following toxins do they contain which leads to contaminated air, soil, and groundwater?
lead
mercury
cadmium
arsenic
How many cell phones do Americans discard each year creating 65,000 tons of e-waste?
75 million
125 million
200 million
Recycling ONE cell phone saves enough energy to power one laptop for how many hours?
20 hrs
44 hrs
60 hrs
How much can you save at Experimax of Naperville if you have your current cell phone refurbished instead of throwing it away and buying a new phone?
25%
40%
60%
Experimax of Naperville is located at:
1523 N. Aurora Road, Ste. 111 Naperville, IL 60563
1523 N. Aurora Ave, Ste. 111 Naperville, IL 60563
Experimac is now Experimax.
True
False
Reusing/repairing electronics is better for the environment than recycling?
TRUE
FALSE
