Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002

Question 1

What does WEEE stand for?

Answer 1

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Question 2

True or False: The WEEE Act is aimed at reducing electronic waste.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What year was the WEEE Directive adopted by the European Union?

Answer 3

2002

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The WEEE Act requires producers to finance the __________ of their products.

Answer 4

disposal

Question 5

What is the primary goal of the WEEE Act?

Answer 5

To promote the reuse, recycling, and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Question 6

Which entities are primarily responsible for compliance with the WEEE Act?

Answer 6

Producers and manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment.

Question 7

True or False: The WEEE Act applies only to large household appliances.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What are the two main categories of electrical equipment covered by the WEEE Act?

Answer 8

Household appliances and IT equipment.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT covered by the WEEE Act: a) Televisions, b) Kitchen appliances, c) Furniture?

Answer 9

c) Furniture

Question 10

What is the role of Authorized Treatment Facilities (ATFs) under the WEEE Act?

Answer 10

To ensure proper recycling and disposal of WEEE.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Producers must register with a __________ to comply with the WEEE Act.

Answer 11

producer compliance scheme

Question 12

What percentage of WEEE must be recycled according to the WEEE Act targets?

Answer 12

At least 65% by weight of WEEE collected.

Question 13

True or False: Consumers are required to pay a fee for the collection of WEEE under the WEEE Act.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What is the significance of the ‘polluter pays’ principle in the WEEE Act?

Answer 14

It holds manufacturers responsible for the environmental impact of their products.

Question 15

What action is prohibited under the WEEE Act concerning WEEE?

Answer 15

Landfilling of WEEE without proper treatment.

Question 16

Short answer: What is one way consumers can ensure compliance with the WEEE Act?

Answer 16

By returning their old electronic equipment to designated collection points.

Question 17

True or False: The WEEE Act encourages the design of products that are easier to recycle.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the minimum requirement for labeling WEEE according to the WEEE Act?

Answer 18

Products must be marked with a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The WEEE Act aims to minimize the environmental impact of __________.

Answer 19

electronic waste

Question 20

Which group benefits from the WEEE Act through increased job opportunities in recycling?

Answer 20

The workforce in the recycling and waste management sectors.

Question 21

Short answer: Name one type of equipment specifically excluded from the WEEE Act.

Answer 21

Large-scale stationary industrial tools.

Question 22

What does the term ‘end-of-life’ refer to in the context of the WEEE Act?

Answer 22

The stage when an electronic product is no longer usable and must be disposed of.

Question 23

True or False: The WEEE Act requires countries to report on the amounts of WEEE collected.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What is the role of the European Commission regarding the WEEE Act?

Answer 24

To monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the WEEE Directive in member states.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The WEEE Act promotes the __________ of materials from waste electronic products.

Answer 25

recovery

Question 26

What is the expected outcome of the WEEE Act for the environment?

Answer 26

Reduced pollution and conservation of resources.