10.1. MANAGEMENT OF E-WASTES

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main goal of inventory management in e-waste?

   Hint

   Think about material control.

2. 2.

   Why is recycling important for waste management?

   Hint

   Consider the benefits of reducing waste.

3. 3.

   What percentage of electronic items is stored due to uncertainty in management?

   • 50%
   • 75%
   • 90%

   Hint

   Think about how much waste gets stored instead of recycled or reused.

4. 4.

   True or False: Recovery and reuse techniques can turn waste into profitable resources.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if waste can have value.

5. 5.

   A manufacturer has 500 tons of e-waste. If new inventory management reduces future waste generation by 30%, how much waste will be left after implementing the new system?

   Hint

   Calculate how much waste remains after the reduction.

6. 6.

   Design a product considering sustainable practices. What materials would you use, and how would this help in reducing e-waste?

   Hint

   Think about how the materials influence the end lifecycle of the product.