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by TGIF 1365 days ago
Paper is a renewable resource that sequesters carbon so it’s arguably less bad than electronics.
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https://gato-docs.its.txst.edu/jcr:4646e321-9a29-41e5-880d-4...

Here’s one analysis that takes those factors into account, and eReaders still come out massively on top on average.

Paper isn’t the problem, it’s the fact that’s books are heavy and bulky, so the transportation and storage have massive carbon implications.

On top of that, most books end up in landfill as a result of not selling in stores. If you care about the environment and read books an eReader is a worthy investment.