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Electronic waste

GCSE Computer Science · key term

Electronic waste

Definition

Discarded electrical or electronic equipment, such as unwanted computers and smartphones.

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OCR GCSE Computer Science · J277

Paper 1

Disposal: replacing devices creates electronic waste, or e-waste. Harmful materials, such as lead and mercury in some equipment, can contaminate the environment if disposal is not handled properly.
Revise: Impacts of Digital Technology on Wider Society

OCR Computer Science past papers

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