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Books vs e-Books Calculator
Determine the break-even point where an e-reader becomes more eco-friendly than paper books.
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Years to Break Even
2.24
years
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# Given Values:
Books read per year: 10
# Formula:
Years to Break Even = 168 / (books * 7.5)
Years to Break Even = 168 / (books * 7.5)
# Substitution:
Years to Break Even = 168 / (10 * 7.5)
Years to Break Even = 168 / (10 * 7.5)
Final Answer: 2.24 years
How it Works
Producing one Kindle releases approx 168kg of CO2, while a paper book releases approx 7.5kg. If you read many books, the electronic device eventually offsets its higher initial footprint.
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