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Saving water
100
60 to 75% of electronic products are discarded in landfills or incinerators.
False
100
How is development a cause of e-waste?
Development is a cause of e-waste because as countries are getting more developed, there are more sales of electronic devices.
100
How are toxins a concern with e-waste?
They present risks to communities and the global ecosystem, and also to electronic recycling workers, even in developed countries.
100
Three R's to remember while dealing with e-waste are?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
100

What is Water footprint?

A water footprint is the total amount of water a person, a city, or a company uses.

200
E-waste is growing approximately 4 times faster than other waste streams.
True
200
How is technology a cause of e-waste?
With newer products and appliances being introduced all the time, the old stuff gets thrown out and wasted.
200
How is e-waste in landfills a concern?
This is a growing concern because it increases the level of pollution released into the atmosphere.
200
How do we reduce?
Reduce the consumption of products that ultimately become e-waste by maintaining older equipment or purchasing higher quality products with a longer useful life.
200

Name atleast 3 countries experiencing water scarcity. 

Egypt, Australia, lndia and South Africa 

300
More than 15% of the e-waste generated is properly recycled.
False
300
How is human mentality a cause of e-waste?
When they have the money, people substitute older materials with newer ones and the older materials are given the label of e-waste.
300

What effects do the hazardous substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium found in e- waste do?

can seep into the ground and contaminate groundwater, affecting ecosystems and drinking water sources.Can lead to serious health problems, including neurological damage, respiratory illnesses, and an increased risk of cancer.

300
How do we reuse?
Reuse products by selling them or donating them to others, especially computer re-use organisations, extending their useful life and keeping them out of the waste stream.
300

Provide two reasons why Japan  is not facing water shortages.

Abundant Rainfall,Effective Water Management Infrastructure and Technology,Industrial Water Recycling,Low Leakage Rates

400
E-waste is being “dealt with” by being dumped in landfills or shipped off to developing countries in Africa or Asia.
True
400
How is population a cause of e-waste?
Population is a cause of e-waste because with more people in the world, more electronics will be bought, and subsequently more will be thrown out.
400

Burning e-waste to recover valuable materials releases toxic fumes, including dioxins and furans, what is the environmental concern.

Air pollution 

400
How do we recycle?
Recycle your unwanted electronics with an environmentally responsible recycler who will either refurbish them for reuse, or break them down to commodity level where they can be used again as raw materials.
400

What is a Hidden faucet in terms of water footprint?

A "hidden faucet" refers to the massive amount of water that is used behind the scenes (like a faucet you can't see) to produce the goods you use every day.

500

E-waste contains valuable materials such as gold, silver, copper, and palladium, which can be recovered and reused.

True

500

How are developed countries a major cause of e-waste

Through toxic colonialism, developed countries send their e-waste to developing countries like Ghana. 

500

What is the resource and economic concerns of e-waste?

Loss of valuable materials,Economic waste: The failure to properly recycle e-waste wastes billions of dollars in valuable materials. 

500

What is the take back program?

Manufacturers offer programs for people to return old products for recycling.

500

How many major underground reservoirs are in the world. 

There are 37