A Chinese worker sorts computer circuit boards in a factory 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 in a factory 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]

Image 41 of 53

 

In Pictures: e-waste recycling plants around the globe

In celebration of World Environment Day, we take a look at some of the world's biggest recycling plants where computers go to die and be reborn...

comments powered by Disqus

From our Partners

PC & Tech Authority Downloads