Which environmental benefit is directly associated with donating used computer equipment?

• A. Increasing device sales
• B. Reducing electricity consumption
• C. Keeping e-waste out of landfills
• D. Improving hardware performance

Answer: (C)

Donating used computer equipment directly supports reducing electronic waste by extending the device’s life and keeping it out of landfills. When you donate, devices can be refurbished or reused by someone else, delaying or preventing disposal. This helps minimize the hazardous materials and heavy metals that electronics can release if they end up in landfills, and it also avoids the resource and energy costs of manufacturing new devices.

The other options don’t represent the direct environmental impact of donating. Donating doesn’t inherently increase device sales, and while reuse can save energy in the long run, it isn’t a guaranteed or direct effect of the donation itself. It also doesn’t inherently improve hardware performance. The most direct environmental benefit is keeping e-waste out of landfills.