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Books vs e-Books Calculator
Compare the environmental carbon footprint of printed books versus digital e-books
Ecology Formula: Printed books average ~7.5 kg $\text{CO}_2\text{e}$ per book (paper & production), whereas e-readers account for ~130 kg $\text{CO}_2\text{e}$ in manufacturing plus minimal digital overhead (~2 kg per e-book). Enter your reading volume below.
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⚠️ e-Readers typically become more carbon-efficient than printed books if you read more than 20 to 30 books over the lifespan of the device!