Which of the following statements about recycling electronic waste is true?(1 point)

Responses

Exporting electronic waste is part of a safe recycling process.
Exporting electronic waste is part of a safe recycling process.

Minerals can be extracted from recycled electronics.
Minerals can be extracted from recycled electronics.

Electronic waste is recycled using the same process as plastic and metal.
Electronic waste is recycled using the same process as plastic and metal.

Over 60 percent of electronics waste worldwide is recycled safely.
Over 60 percent of electronics waste worldwide is recycled safely.

1 answer

The statement that is true is: Minerals can be extracted from recycled electronics.

Recycling electronic waste does allow for the recovery of valuable metals and minerals, such as gold, silver, copper, and rare earth elements. The other statements are generally not true or misleading. For example, exporting electronic waste often leads to unsafe recycling practices in developing countries, and the recycling processes for electronics differ significantly from those used for plastic and metal. Additionally, it's estimated that a large percentage of electronic waste is not recycled safely.