The true statement about recycling electronic waste is: Minerals can be extracted from recycled electronics.
Recycling electronic waste (e-waste) involves recovering valuable materials such as metals (like gold, silver, copper, and palladium) and other components that can be reused in new products. The other statements are not accurate:
- Exporting electronic waste is not always part of a safe recycling process; it can lead to unsafe disposal practices in developing countries.
- Electronic waste is not recycled using the same process as plastic and metal, as it contains a complex mixture of materials and requires specialized methods.
- Over 60 percent of electronics waste worldwide is not recycled safely; the actual percentage is significantly lower.
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