Environmental - Word Drop

Manufacturing IT systems uses energy and rare materials, which damages the environment. Keeping them switched on also consumes ______. Old computers and phones that are thrown away are known as ______, which can release toxic chemicals into the soil and water. Sending this waste to ______ produces methane, a gas that contributes to ______.

Instead of sending old devices for disposal, organisations should return them to the ______. Under the ______ regulations, manufacturers and sellers must legally recycle the products they make or sell. Donating or selling old equipment allows its parts and materials to be ______ by someone else.

Upgrading a single part, such as the ______, can extend a system's life and reduce waste. Replacing an old system can avoid ______ from ongoing repairs. Newer hardware is faster, so staff are more ______. Support may also be better, because updates for old systems are often ______. New systems are more energy efficient, so the organisation pays lower ______.

To save energy, organisations can use ______ settings, such as auto power off and lower screen brightness. Sending documents electronically instead of printing them avoids the need for ______ copies.