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Hi everyone!

I'm an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley and I'm conducting market research on consumer behavior regarding digital carbon footprint for a climate tech company. I'm posting in this discussion because I was wondering if anyone might be able to spare some time to chat (I feel that many people in this forum would have insightful perspectives!).

It can be either a quick 15-minute call or simply answering some questions via message. It's super easy (I'd like to just ask some basic questions about sustainability, carbon emissions, your personal consumer behavior, etc), and would genuinely help me out a ton!

Please respond or direct message me if you would be able to speak with me, thank you!

Cheers,
-Elena

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Hello everyone,
I'm a new member looking for help with my master thesis (which I hope is within your okay in this forum).

I have been reading various interesting posts, which makes me believe that you all have a lot to contribute with, if you feel up for it.

I'm doing a research project focusing on consumer's perception towards the concept of obsolescence / planned obsolescence, specifically in household level electronic devices. Thus, everyone with an opinion, experience, or even just owning an electronic device is interesting to me!

As the main method used is netnography, everything is expected to happen online, preferably in written format. It can even be an open discussion right here, if wanted.

So, if you would like to answer a few question as an “interview”, share opinions and experiences, or just have any question to me or my study. Please let me know!

In advance, thank you very much.

Best regards.

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