AskPablo: Electric Hand Dryer or Paper Towel?

Posted in 3100 Electricity, 4000 Waste Mitigation, Handling and Disposa, Efficiency on 2008.01.13

Pablo takes a crack at the Electric Hand Dryer or Paper Towel question from a CO2 perspective. Conclusion: pant leg.

Others have taken a spin through this material - the Portland Tribune, Saving Energy (blog). It’s a common question, with lots of manufacturers weighing in on their respective sides. Anyone know of a truly independent study on the matter?

Of course, your local codes may vary. Your pants might too.

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