Why Has E-Waste Become an Issue, Especially in the 21^st

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why has e-waste become an issue, especially in the 21^st century?

• A)E-waste not only contains harmful chemicals, but electronics become obsolete every six months or so, which means, every six months people are throwing away perfectly good electronics in order to get the newest one.This has led to an enormous increase in the amount of trash people produce.
• B)E-waste is not easily recyclable because often in the same machine there is glass, plastic, and metal.Also e-waste tends to consist of big, heavy machinery that is difficult to dispose of properly.
• C)E-waste is a sign of degrading cultural values.People no longer value creating lasting products or getting products fixed; they would much rather just buy a new one and discard the old one.
• D)E-waste is a natural by-product of an industrialized nation and cannot be helped.People must resign themselves to its presence and find better ways of purifying water, soil, and air.

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