Living In The Environment
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781285969725
Author: G. Tyler Miller, Scott Spoolman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 21, Problem 1CR
To determine
The reason for electronic waste (e-waste) has become a growing solid waste problem.
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 1CR
The frequent change of electronic items is the major reason for e-waste being a growing problem.
Explanation of Solution
When electronic items such as cell phones, computer, and television are no longer useful, they become electronic waste or e-waste. The United States and China are the two leading producers of e-waste with 32% of global total. The major reason for growing e-waste is the arrival of new models and many electronic products have short life cycles due to which people often discard it and change the electronic items frequently with new models. Hence, e-waste has become the fastest growing solid waste problem in the US.
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