Read the excerpt:
'E-waste contains hazardous heavy metals like lead and mercury alongside valuable recoverable elements such as gold and copper. Unregulated informal recycling exposes workers to acute toxins while recovering only a fraction of recyclable minerals.'
The main problem identified in this excerpt is...
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Informal electronic waste recycling endangers workers and wastes valuable materials
- Step 1: The author contrasts the presence of valuable metals with the toxic hazards and inefficiencies of informal recycling. Step 2. The core problem is worker health hazards coupled with inefficient material recovery. Answer: Informal electronic waste recycling endangers workers and wastes valuable materials. Why not the others: Modern electronics still contain toxic heavy metals and consumer demand remains high.
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