Assumptions

What is included?

General assumptions: Average LCD television 32 flat screen. Emissions of watching TV in hours, TV production is not included.

Material

Material is not included.

Production

Production is not included.

Distribution

Distribution is not included.

Use

Use is included.

End of life

End of life is not included.

Sources

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Elijah
M.Sc. Environmental & Resource Management, Brandenburg University of Technology