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		China had the highest growth in number of computer users per capita in the period 1993-2000. It grew a massive 1052%, compared to a world average of 181%. Source: Computer Industry Almanac, Worldwide Internet Users Estimate & Forecast, American Electronics Association, www.aeanet.org Related >> Ranking of the top 50 countries in growth in computer use per capita


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		A pilot study in San Jose, California found that the cost per pound of glass-to-glass recycling of computer monitors in the US was $0.50 compared to only $0.05 in China. Source: Jung L., Bartel T., Computer Take-Back And Recycling: An Economic Analysis For Used Consumer Equipment Journal of Electronics Manufacturing, 1999. Related >> Exporting Harm: The High-Tech Trashing of Asia