Global Handwashing Day
Today, we celebrate the Global Handwashing Day! This special day was initiated by the WHO in colaboration with the UNICEF,…
Paper towel industry, evidence-based policy-making and much more
The adventures of electric hand dryers over paper towels have been proved by various studies and convince an increasing number…
The distorted evidences used by the EU to evaluate the use of hand dryers
The preliminary study of a EU directive led to some truly alarming conclusions about the role of hand dryers, comparing them negatively with paper towels in terms of hygiene and energy efficiency. The study investigated part of the literature on the effects of electric hand dryers, but excluded any research on the effects of paper towels, thus presenting a clear bias in favor of one of the products they intended to compare.
QUIZ: How much do you know about electric hand dryers?
Test your knowledge about electric hand dryers and become an expert! There is only one right option in every question.
New High Efficiency Hand Dryers At Grand Central Terminal in New York City
Round about 750.000 people per day visit the Grand Central Terminal in New York. Consequently a high percentage of them use the restrooms. The importance of sustainability, cleanliness and performance at such well-frequented places led the decision to install hand dryers.
Steve Stroh, the assistant deputy director of electrical/mechanical maintenance at the station, is talking about this project and the advantages of hand dryers.
Health Scares Misused Against Electric Hand Dryers
A good example how health scares are misused against electric hand dryers in European public policy to push special interests…
EU regulators need to use impartial study on hand dryers
Regarding the possible new regulation of electric hand dryers Luca Bertoletti, European Affairs Manager for the Consumer Choice Center wrote an article…
Interview With eHA Founding Member Susanne Friis Eden, Managing Director of DAN DRYER
Hand Dryer Industry Is Building A Worldwide Association. In this series of interviews eHA founding members talk about their plans and why electric hand drying will be the system of the future.
What policymakers must learn about electric hand drying
In the case of the Ecodesign Directive and electric hand dryers asking the wrong questions has led to baffling policy conclusions.
Interview With eHA Founding Member ELECTROSTAR
Hand Dryer Industry Is Building A Worldwide Association. In this series of interviews eHA founding members talk about their plans and why electric hand drying will be the system of the future.