Consumer electronics and their components (e.g., batteries, printer ink cartridges, CDs) are becoming increasingly a major portion of our trash. Suggest at least three ways to reduce waste caused by electronics and their components.

What will be an ideal response?


Example include:
- Do not print a paper unless absolutely necessary and instead use a digital document
form
- Turn off a computer when it is not used
- Download music and/or video data instead of buying CDs and DVDs

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) Association of African Nations B) Africa United C) African Development Corporation D) African Union E) United States of Africa

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a) felsic/silicic b) intermediate c) mafic d) magnetic e) ironic

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Which geologic eon and era are we currently living in?

A. Proterozoic eon, Cenozoic era B. Proterozoic eon, Mesozoic era C. Phanerozoic eon, Paleozoic era D. Phanerozoic eon, Cenozoic era

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