A Chinese worker sorts computer circuit boards on a motorized tricycle March 15, 2002 in the town of Guiyu, which is located approximately 248 miles north of Hong Kong. The local area has hundreds of small factories which recycle hi-tech parts from various sources such as computer, copier and audio devices. The environment suffers as workers melt these electronic parts for precious metal such as gold and platinum. [Photo credit: Kevin Lee/Getty Images]
 

A Chinese worker sorts computer circuit boards on a motorized tricycle March 15, 2002 in the town of Guiyu, which is located approximately 248 miles north of Hong Kong. The local area has hundreds of small factories which recycle hi-tech parts from various sources such as computer, copier and audio devices. The environment suffers as workers melt these electronic parts for precious metal such as gold and platinum. [Photo credit: Kevin Lee/Getty Images]

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