RoHS

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rohs

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the directive name and number?Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC
2. What is the date of adoption?February 2003
3. What does RoHS stand for and why was it made?RoHS means Restriction of Hazardous Substances. It was created to keep electronics safer by limiting dangerous chemicals that can hurt people and the planet when gadgets are thrown away.
4. Which dangerous chemicals are banned by RoHS?RoHS bans ten harmful substances, including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, certain flame‑retardant chemicals, and some phthalates used in plastics.

Hazardous Substances: Chemical elements or compounds that pose a significant risk to human health or the environment.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE): Products that require electric currents or electromagnetic fields for their intended function, encompassing a vast range of devices.
Circular Economy: An economic model aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources, contrasting with the traditional linear economy.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC): A formal document issued by a manufacturer stating that a product complies with all applicable EU directives and regulations.