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In 2002 approximatelly 4000 to 5000 billion plastic bags were produced
(figures on the explosive growt in the number of EPZs)
(In 2002 approximatelly 4000 to 5000 billion plastic bags were produced)
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This page is for recording '''random facts''' that are relevant to think about when designing [[Consumerium]]
This page is for recording '''random facts''' that are relevant to think about when designing [[Consumerium]]
===Consumption and wealth===


* 12% of the worlds population lives in North America and Western Europe, but 60% of the Worlds private consumption is done by these people as almost opposite to South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa where a third of the worlds population lives but only 3,2% of consumption is done by these people
* 12% of the worlds population lives in North America and Western Europe, but 60% of the Worlds private consumption is done by these people as almost opposite to South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa where a third of the worlds population lives but only 3,2% of consumption is done by these people


* In 1999 2,8 billion which is two fifths of the world population had to live on under 2$/day. 2$/day is considered a minimum income by the [[UN]] and the World Bank. Of these 1,2 billion lived in '''extreme poverty''' meaning having to survive on under a dollar a day
* In 1999 2,8 billion which is two fifths of the world population had to live on under 2$/day. 2$/day is considered a minimum income by the [[UN]] and the World Bank. Of these 1,2 billion lived in '''extreme poverty''' meaning having to survive on under a dollar a day
===Production===


*In 1975 there were 79 [[Export processing zone]]s in 25 [[countries]] and in 2002 there were approximatelly 3000  [[EPZ]]s in 116 countries
*In 1975 there were 79 [[Export processing zone]]s in 25 [[countries]] and in 2002 there were approximatelly 3000  [[EPZ]]s in 116 countries
*In 2002 approximatelly 4000 to 5000 billion plastic bags were produced, ranging from light fruit-bags to heavy-duty garbage bags
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