Average monthly usage
Low use
1500 (uses per month)
Small Business, Bistro
Moderate use
7500 (uses per month)
Restaurant, Chain Store
High use
15000 (uses per month)
School, Library
Extreme use
75000 (uses per month)
Staduim, Airport
Monthly cost using paper towels
Total:
Equivalent monthly cost using hand dryers
Select a hand dryer model and the cost of electricity in €/kWh.
Total:
Economic savings
Monthly savings
Annual savings
Climate benefits
(1) Maximum operating power
The annual emissions associated with the use of the hand dryer correspond to the emissions generated from the electricity required to operate the dryer for one year. The cumulative emissions over a 10-year lifespan correspond to the emissions generated from the manufacture of the hand dryer and the electricity required to operate it for 10 years.
The annual and 10-year emissions associated with paper use correspond to the emissions generated from the paper manufacturing process.
Emission calculations are approximate and for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an official LCA and should not be used for regulatory decisions or certifications.
The functional unit considered is 1 hand drying.
Calculations have been made based on the assumption that for 1 hand drying occurrence with paper towels, 2 towels are required and each towel weighs approximately 2 grams.
The most recent available electricity mix for Spain has been used. (https://gdo.cnmc.es/CNMC/accesoAcuerdoEtiquetado.do)
Emissions from the manufacture of hand dryers and paper towels have been estimated based on the most recent emission factors approved by the European Commission. (https://eplca.jrc.ec.europa.eu/LCDN/contactListEF.html)