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mollywhite_andjake
Jan 17, 2007, 09:34 AM
How many electronics does a person use and own in a lifetime?

NeedKarma
Jan 17, 2007, 09:38 AM
Too vague to answer I believe. Can you narrow it down a little?

mollywhite_andjake
Jan 17, 2007, 09:47 AM
Considering that technology is ever advancing, people are keeping up with trends, therefore replacing their old electronics with new ones. Therefore, I would like to know on average, how many electronics does one buys/own in one's lifetime.

NeedKarma
Jan 17, 2007, 09:57 AM
Are you referring specifically to Americans or Cubans or the entire planet? Is a radio considered 'electronics'? Are electronics toys and games included in this?
It's much too vague to answer.

Try here:
National Recycling Coalition--Electronics Recycling Initative (http://www.nrc-recycle.org/resources/electronics/reports.htm)

ELECTRONIC WASTE: A THREAT IN THE FUTURE (http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:A7IL4f9-LjkJ:inter-disciplinary.net/ptb/ejgc/ejgc3/manalac%2520paper.pdf+statistics+%2B+electronic+wa ste&hl=en&gl=ca&ct=clnk&cd=6)

mollywhite_andjake
Jan 17, 2007, 09:59 AM
The entire planet. The average human being.
Lets just focus on computers alone.
Considering that computers only live up to 2 years instead of 6 back in 1997.