Hand Dryers vs Paper Towels
Do the math for your space.
Your Cost Savings by installing the selected hand dryer vs. paper towels
Hand Dryer
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Location
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Users / day
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Operating days / year
Hand drying / year
Your Cost Savings
by installing the selected hand dryer vs. paper towels
Annual Cost Savings iCalculation exclude:
Paper Towels – procuring, storing, replenishing, emptying and disposing of paper towels
Hand Dryer – upfront cost, installation and consumables (filters)
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Annual Environmental Savings iCalculation exclude:
Paper Towels – local transport, usage of rubbish bags and Co2 and methane emitted from landfill
Hand Dryers – embodied carbon to produce, local transport
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Note: If you would like a more detailed calculation done for your specific situation please get in touch with our team.iDisclaimer notes on key inputs:
Average paper towel usage per dry – 2.5x
Electricity $ 0.25 kWh (NZ)
Paper Towel $ 0.015 each (NZ average price)
NZ electricity grid emissions factor – 0.1101 kgCo2-e / kWh (2022)
Paper Towel emission – 3.5g Co2-e / 2g paper towel
Even seemingly small decisions (like choosing which hand drying method for your restroom facilities) can make a big difference to your sustainability credentials.
When paired with New Zealand's plentiful renewable energy, hand dryers present significant environmental benefits compared to paper towels, which contribute to deforestation and waste.
Throw in the (paper) towel
Hand dryers are the eco-friendly choice, reducing carbon emissions and resource depletion.
Despite potentially higher installation costs compared to paper towel dispensers, hand dryers require minimal maintenance and offer much lower operational costs across their lifespan.
The importance of hygiene and sustainability is more important now than ever before.
Sensible solutions for sustainability.
At SPL we’re fully committed to sustainability at every level of our business. From our internal business activities, through to recyclable product packaging and the environmentally friendly products we sell.
SPL works closely with you to deliver touchless wash, dry and flush washroom solutions that minimise water and energy use – reducing the need to dispose to land fill.
Deliver a better environment for your washroom, and the world outside – talk to us about your next sustainable washroom project.