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Originally Posted by acidzebra
Also true - but while it is possible to keep and productively use an ebook reader for many, many years (provided it doesn't break down), _generally_ speaking these gadgets rarely last for more than a few years, while a good book generally lasts a for long time. I doubt many of the current-day ebook readers will see more than 5 years of use.
And I have no idea whether these book readers use uncommon or rare materials - trees are self-replenishing (when done right).
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Don't forget, e-book readers, like other computers, can also be recycled and their components largely reused. Obviously, if the technology and SW becomes more standardized, we should see readers with even longer lifespans.