Computer Hardware - Engineering

Q1:

Which is the easiest component to environmentally recycle?

A Motherboards

B CMOS batteries

C Toner cartridges

D Cathode ray tubes

E None of the above

ANS:C - Toner cartridges

Firstly ink cartridges have both lead and mercury compounds. Secondly, toner powder is flammable in instances where it is subjected to enhanced temperature levels. Thirdly, carbon toners are often classified as cancer-causing agents. Finally, used printer cartridges take a thousand years before undergoing complete decomposition.