In the U.S.alone,roughly 500 million computers will become obsolete by 2017.These computers contain more than 2 billion pounds of what will become lead waste that is harmful to the environment.As a result,computer manufacturers are being pressured to accept the return of used computers for the safety of communities.This environmental issue reflects a problem with __________,a technological issue within the marketing environment.
A)recycling
B)gray marketing
C)preowned marketing
D)postcycling
E)precycling

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The issue described in the passage is related to the proper disposal and recycling of obsolete computers, making recycling the correct choice. Gray marketing refers to the unauthorized sale of goods, preowned marketing refers to the sale of used goods, postcycling and precycling are not common marketing terms.

In the USAlone,roughly 500 Million Computers Will Become Obsolete by 2017