What are the advantages and disadvantages in terms of environmental impact of hand dryers vs. paper towels in restrooms?
It’s a draw. Both blow dryers and paper towels affect environmental quality, each in their own way. The blow dryers consume energy, while paper towels – even the ones made of post-consumer paper – contribute to the country’s growing waste stream. Air-drying is the only way to be 100 percent environmentally sensitive.
