E-Waste Basics
What is the term used to refer to discarded electronic devices like phones, laptops, and TVs?
E-waste
True or false: You can recycle e-waste in your regular household recycling bin.
False
True or false: Using a fan instead of air-con helps reduces the electricity bill.
True
What statutory board oversees environmental protection in Singapore?
NEA (National Environment Agency)
What small gadget can pile up quickly and create e-waste when upgraded frequently?
Phone
What toxic metal, found in batteries, makes e-waste harmful to the environment?
Mercury/Lead
What are two common household items that must never be placed in the blue recycling bin?
Light bulbs and batteries
Replacing old appliances with energy-efficient ones helps reduce this term. What is this term?
Carbon footprint
What annual event encourages Singaporeans to conserve resources?
Clean & Green Singapore
What precious metal, often found in circuit boards, can be recovered during recycling?
Gold
What type of facility does E-waste often end up in if not properly disposed of?
Landfill
Before recycling a smartphone, what is one action you must remember to do so as to protect your personal information?
Perform a factory reset
This setting on your aircon not only keeps you cool, but also reduces energy use and cost. What mode is this?
Energy-saving mode
What green initiative encourages Singaporeans to bring their own bags?
Say YES to waste less
What two household items, if thrown in the trash, can leak harmful chemicals into the environment?
Fluorescent Bulb and batteries
Name two common household items that are considered e-waste.
Any answer that is logical (phones, chargers, etc)
What should you remove from devices before recycling?
Data and memory cards
To conserve energy, what ideal temperature should you set your air-conditioner to?
25°C
What program rewards residents for recycling with points and vouchers?
Recycle N Save (or Bloobox or STEP UP)
What harmful substance, still found in older electronics, can damage the ozone layer if not properly disposed of?
CFC (chlorofluorocarbon)
Burning e-waste can release this harmful type of chemical into the air. What is this chemical?
Toxic fumes/Dioxins
What national program in Singapore encourages proper e-waste disposal?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
What are the two home utilities that make up the bulk of most Singapore households' monthly utility bills?
Water and electricity
What new law, effective from July 2021, makes companies responsible for e-waste?
Resource Sustainability Act
Singapore's EPR scheme assigns e-waste collection responsibilities to producers of electronic goods. What does EPR stand for?
Extended Producer Responsibility