Toxic Trade News / 22 November 2010
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E-waste Investigation, Part 3: Coloradans mining gold from e-waste
Regulators and watchdogs were unaware of sometimes-risky practice
by Kristin Jones (I-News Network), Daily Camera
 
Bryan Smith demonstrates how to disassemble a used computer at his home in Aurora, where he used electronic devices for recycling, resale of parts and extraction of gold. Smith told I-News he no longer does this to comply with state regulations.Photo: Daily Camera

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