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

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

The true statement among the given options is:

Minerals can be extracted from recycled electronics.

The other statements are generally false:

• Over 60 percent of electronics waste worldwide is not recycled safely; in fact, much of it is not properly processed.
• Exporting electronic waste is often associated with unsafe recycling practices, as many countries lack the regulations to manage it properly.
• Electronic waste is recycled using different processes than those used for plastic and metal due to the complex components and hazardous materials that may be present in electronics.