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

Responses

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.

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

Exporting electronic waste is part of a safe recycling process.

1 answer

The true statement about recycling electronic waste is:

Minerals can be extracted from recycled electronics.

This is accurate because valuable materials such as gold, silver, copper, and rare earth elements can indeed be recovered from electronic waste during the recycling process. The other statements are not correct. Electronic waste requires specialized recycling processes due to the hazardous materials it may contain, and the majority of electronic waste is not recycled safely. Additionally, exporting electronic waste often leads to unsafe handling and environmental issues rather than being a safe part of the recycling process.