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

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

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

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.

Answer 1

The statement that is true regarding recycling electronic waste is:

Minerals can be extracted from recycled electronics.

This process involves recovering valuable materials such as gold, copper, and rare earth elements from discarded electronics. The other statements are not accurate in that electronic waste requires specific recycling processes different from those of plastic and metal, exporting electronic waste can often lead to unsafe disposal practices, and less than 60 percent of electronic waste is recycled safely worldwide.