This calculator compares the environmental impact of reading physical books versus e-books, considering factors like paper production, transportation, and device manufacturing.
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Enter Books Read Per Year, Years of Reading, Average Book Weight (grams), e-Reader Lifespan (years), and e-Reader Electricity Consumption Per Year (kWh) in the units shown.
Read e-Reader Energy Consumption (kWh), Total Books Read, Total Paper Used (grams), and Total Paper Used (kilograms) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
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Books Read Per Year: 5; Years of Reading: 10; Average Book Weight (grams): 300 grams; e-Reader Lifespan (years): 4; e-Reader Electricity Consumption Per Year (kWh): 0.5 kWh
e-Reader Energy Consumption (kWh): 2 kWh; Total Books Read: 50; Total Paper Used (grams): 15,000; Total Paper Used (kilograms): 15 kg
Books Read Per Year: 15; Years of Reading: 5; Average Book Weight (grams): 300 grams; e-Reader Lifespan (years): 4; e-Reader Electricity Consumption Per Year (kWh): 0.5 kWh
e-Reader Energy Consumption (kWh): 2 kWh; Total Books Read: 75; Total Paper Used (grams): 22,500; Total Paper Used (kilograms): 22.5 kg
Books Read Per Year: 30; Years of Reading: 10; Average Book Weight (grams): 300 grams; e-Reader Lifespan (years): 4; e-Reader Electricity Consumption Per Year (kWh): 0.5 kWh
e-Reader Energy Consumption (kWh): 2 kWh; Total Books Read: 300; Total Paper Used (grams): 90,000; Total Paper Used (kilograms): 90 kg
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