34.6.1 - Resource Consumption and E-Waste
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What is e-waste?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of devices that might be thrown away.
Provide one method to reduce resource consumption in automation.
💡 Hint: Focus on saving energy.
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What does e-waste refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to electronics we throw away.
True or False: E-waste does not pose significant environmental risks.
💡 Hint: Consider the materials in electronics.
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Evaluate the environmental impact of an automated factory producing gadgets without recycling considerations.
💡 Hint: Consider the end-of-life phase for the gadgets.
Propose a design for an automated system that minimizes resource consumption and e-waste.
💡 Hint: What strategies can you include to ensure the system is eco-friendly?
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