Answer to Question #251697 in Computer Networks for csadasdas

Question

1.      What do you think are the importance of managing waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)?

2.      How will you use the knowledge you acquired about 3Rs environmental policies?

3.      Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of understanding 3Rs environmental policies.

Answer 1

1. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment is an electrical and an electronic equipment that is broken or old. It is important to dispose responsibly of any appliance that runs on electricity or that contains electrical parts in order to avoid causing damage to the environment. Some electronic equipment and its components contain substances that are considered dangerous to the environment and human health if they are disposed of carelessly.
2. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are the 3R's that makes an impact to our environment. Very important to put into practice since our landfill space is running out. one of the best ways is to reduce the amount of waste, energy, and emissions generated. The second is Reuse which is  the re-usage of a product, or part of it, after its first life cycle in its initial usage for example Encouraging hotel guests to reuse their linen or towels can reduce energy and water consumption and finally the third R stands for recycling which means to turn something old and useless like plastic milk jugs into something new and useful.
3. 3rs - reduce, Reuse & Recycle. SustainableSA.com. (2016, August 2). Retrieved October 15, 2021, from https://www.sustainablesanantonio.com/practices-technology/reduce-reuse-recycle/.