Electronic Waste

Definition

Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, resale, salvage recycling through material recovery, or disposal are also considered e-waste. Informal processing of e-waste in developing countries can lead to adverse human health effects and environmental pollution.

Electronic scrap components, such as CPUs, contain potentially harmful materials such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, or brominated flame retardants. Recycling and disposal of e-waste may involve significant risk to the health of workers and their communities.

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How old are you? *
What line of work are you in? *
What country do you live in?
What is e-waste
How many electronic devices do you own?
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How often do you replace your devices?
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When replacing a device, what do you do with the previous device?
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When replacing old devices or just getting a new device what is the reasoning?
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Have you ever had the opportunity to replace an old device or get a new one but chosen not to? If so, why?
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What do you do when a device is damaged?
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Do you know how to correctly dispose of an electronic device? If yes please explain.
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Do you know how to prolong the life of your device? If so, how?
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Do you use disposable or one use electronics? *
Do you use rechargeable batteries? *
Why do you think you should recycle electronics instead of just throwing them out? *
How long does an electronic device normally last for you for it needs fixing or needs to be replaced? *
What do you think is the main source of e-waste? *
 Is there a cost for recycling electronics? *
What happens to e-waste that is recycled? *
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