Posted on March 26, 2010.
Hand dryers and paper towels - which is more hygienic and environmentally friendly? It has long been debate about the pros and cons of hand dryers and paper towels - which is better for the environment / less / more hygienic. Both have an environmental cost, but overall it is the hand dryer that uses less energy (and therefore have a lower carbon footprint) than the paper towels - including processing and manufacturing.
This is because the hand dryer can last much longer than paper towel dispensers - usually between 7 and 10 years - they get better results than the manufacturing costs are negligible. However, it is not always the case that towels are greener there are manufacturers who specialize in the production of paper towels that are greener and more environmentally friendly. These towels are made of recycled materials for the production of recycled paper to 40% less energy and creating a new medium. However, once used paper towels can not be recycled.
Hand dryers are also complained of being more hygienic - but it is also under control of experts. Some researchers have found that hot air accelerates the drying hands and killing micro-organisms. Handdryers can reach crevices in the hands than paper towels can not reach, even though the skin may appear dry.
Handy dryers have been criticized for being too slow and noisy and not give the public access to towels to clean up spills. Some reports have even found that the number of bacteria on the hands was found to increase on average after using a hand dryer, rather than the reduction observed with paper towels. The spread of micro-organisms has been studied by experts as it is feared that more powerful handdryers can cause cross contamination.
After considering the arguments, it seems that it depends on personal choice that the difference seems to be so tiny. The best idea to find good cleaning you should contact your local supplier of hygiene. They will be able to advise you on where their products come from and the benefits they can offer.
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It has long been debate about the pros and cons of hand dryers and paper towels - which is better for the environment / less / more hygienic. Both have an environmental cost, but overall it is the hand dryer that uses less energy (and therefore have a lower carbon footprint) than the paper towels - including processing and manufacturing.
This is because the hand dryer can last much longer than paper towel dispensers - usually between 7 and 10 years - they get better results than the manufacturing costs are negligible. However, there is not always the case that towels are greener are there are manufacturers who specialize in producing paper towels that are greener and more environmentally friendly. These towels are made of recycled materials for the production of recycled paper to 40% less energy and creating a new medium. However, once used paper towels can not be recycled.
Hand dryers are also complained of being more hygienic - but it is also under control of experts. Some researchers have found that hot air accelerates the drying hands and killing micro-organisms. Handdryers can reach crevices in the hands than paper towels can not reach, even though the skin may appear dry.
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