Practice Environmental And Sustainability Concerns (34.6) - Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation

Practice: Environmental and Sustainability Concerns

Lesson 34.6Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation

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Question 1.
What is e-waste?
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Think about what happens when electronic items are thrown out.
Question 2.
Name one green automation practice.
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Consider how things can use less power.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'resource consumption' refer to?
- Materials used in manufacturing
- Energy used in operation
- Both of the above
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Think about both producing and using automated systems.
4Question 4.
True or False: E-waste is only harmful if disposed of incorrectly.
- True
- False
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Consider how waste impacts the environment based on disposal methods.
Question 5.
Given the life-cycle assessment of an automation system produced in 2020, identify the primary areas where sustainability can be improved and propose solutions.
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Reflect on each phase of the product's life.
Question 6.
Critically analyze how societal attitudes towards e-waste disposal affect environmental policies worldwide.
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Think about the connections between societal behavior and legislative changes.

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