* Data from Gagnon and Panaretos, 2009 report [Comparative Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Hand Drying Systems, Prepared for Excel Dryer, Inc. Quantis]:
260,000 dries, 20.14gCO2e per dry for virgin paper towels. Additional data: Emissions factors for Airblade™ and Xlerator used for US, Airblade 12 second dry time and
Xlerator 20 second dry time based on NSF protocol, calculations include standby/rundown, Airblade manufacture use AB04 primary manufacturer data, 4.31gCO2e per dry.
* Usage based on 2 paper towels per dry (data from Dyson internal research – Sept 2008). 1400W machine shown. Calculations include standby power. Cost based on
average paper towel cost of $0.01 and an electricity charge of $0.0989 per kWh. Source: US Department of Energy. Paper towel dispenser and Dyson Airblade™ hand
dryer purchase costs are excluded from comparison. 12 second dry time based on NSF protocol P335.
4.31g
CO2 per dry
*
8.23g
CO2 per dry
*
20.14g
CO2 per dry
*
$35
per year
*
$1,460
per year
*
$60
per year
*
Switch from paper towels
Paper towel production requires
natural resources. And paper towels
need constant restocking. Both
processes are carbon intensive.
By changing to the Dyson Airblade™
hand dryer, you can significantly
reduce your carbon footprint.
The Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer
has a 70% smaller carbon footprint
than paper towels.*
Reduces your carbon footprint
The Dyson Airblade™ hand
dryer costs you less to run
Faster dry time and no energy-
hungry heating element, means
running the Dyson Airblade™
hand dryer costs up to 97%
less than paper towels.
Saves you money
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