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What is e-was...

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What is e-waste?

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Waste from nuclear power generation

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Obsolete electronic equipment

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Hazardous chemical waste

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Environmentally friendly waste

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Solution

The correct option is B
Obsolete electronic equipment

E-waste is any refuse created by discarded electronic devices and components as well as substances involved in their manufacture or use. The disposal of electronics is a growing problem because electronic equipment frequently contains hazardous substances like lead.

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