Is it better for the environment to use paper towel or a hand dryer in a public washroom?

Question

In a public toilet/bathroom there is often a hand dryer (electrical) and recycled paper towelling. Which is better for the environment and what evidence is there to support this?

Answer 1

I never wash my hands after I go

Answer 2

the hand dryer paper towels cause trash they may be recycled but that dont matter its saving papper and trees by using the hand dryer

Answer 3

WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE WIND OR WIPE THEM ON YOUR PANTS IS MOST ENVIRONMENTALY FRIENDLY

After that probably the hand dryer

Answer 4

I personally don't see a lot of difference. Most people say the towels use up trees but the trees used are a renewable resource as they are replanted after harvesting. However the dryer uses electricity which if produced by a coal burning plant is dirtying up the atmosphere and using up a non renewable resource. As the old saying goes; "six of one a half dozen of the other".

Answer 5

To tell you the truth you would help society if you use both. Let's show  that we are sane and can not be fooled by the biggest ever hoax played upon society. Ask yourself, "How come those who are educated will say man made global warming is a hoax and why those who believe in it are either uneducated or have something to gain by keeping the hoax going"?  Maybe if you do your little part we can influence gov't officials to quit spending billions of dollars on this nonsense. How do you know that the money saved would not be spent to find a cure for cancer. I am sure it feed a lot of children in Africa!

Answer 6

I have hand sanitizer in my pocket or some wipy things, so I dont need to wash my hands.

Answer 7

The hand dryers are most environment friendly however they do have a negative side because they cause more germs to be going around. The germs are kept going round and round due to the air blown out. Paper towels arent as good for the environment but it is cleaner and more "efficient" in getting your hands clean.