Producing a computer requires a lot of natural resources. Here, for example, is what it takes to manufacture a microprocessor that weighs about 2 g:
- 72 grams of various chemical products
- 32 liters of water
- 7000 grams of various gases
- 1600 grams of oil or coal
Furthermore, producing one computer requires, on the average, four times more energy than all the energy that it will need to function throughout its life!