E-waste "Demanufacturing"

Cnet posted an interested news article on the dismantling of e-waste in the United States with pictures. The e-waste business is composed of more than just plastic recycling, but metal, glass and battery recycling as well. The highest profits in an e-waste business comes from precious metals such as gold, silver, and copper that can be extracted (smelted) from circuit boards (cell phones, computer boards, etc…). You can find the full story here:

Demanufacutring E-waste for Profit (photos)

Enjoy!

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