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25 26Dyson Airblade
™
hand dryers
The only hand dryer
certified by the Carbon Trust
The environmental
impact of paper towels
Everything we make or use has a carbon
footprint. It represents the total amount
of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse
gases generated during its life.
Working with the Carbon Trust, Dyson
has measured the carbon footprint of
the Dyson Airblade
™
hand dryer range.
From cutting down trees, through
chemical processes to disposal –
using paper towels has a significant
impact on the environment.
Every single component
All components inside the Dyson
Airblade
™
hand dryer were assessed.
Materials and manufacture contribute
8% of total emissions.
Waterways vs. highways
Constant paper towel restocking relies
on road transport. Dyson Airblade
™
hand dryers use energy-efficient
ships – representing less than
1% of total emissions.
Less energy = less carbon
Airblade
™
technology has fast dry
times and no energy-hungry heating
elements. So it uses up to 80% less
energy than warm air dryers.
End of life
With a 5 year guarantee, the
Dyson Airblade
™
hand dryer is built
to last. Even so, many components
are designed to be recyclable with
negligible environmental impact.
Felling trees
Trees are a major source
of pulp for virgin paper
towel production.
Transportation
Once trees are felled they
need to be transported from
the forest to the mill.
Mix with water
Lots of water and energy
are needed to make paper.
Pulping and bleaching
Chemicals are also used
in the bleaching process.
Maintenance
Paper towel dispensers
need constant restocking.
Disposal
Most used paper towels
cannot be recycled. They have
to be disposed of. Used paper
towels, packaging and bin
liners end up in landfill or
an incinerator.