The rate per kWh of electricity in France was €0.1740 in November 2022 (regulated rate - 6 kVA - Base). This rate changes regularly and depends on various factors (power meter rating, pricing plan, deals, etc.).
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Paper towel refill price
Average cost found to be €10 for a roll of 680 sheets.
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Your savings
Cost of paper towels
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Cost of hand dryer (depreciation over 5 years + power consumption)
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Return on investment
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CO2 savings
kg/year
Comparison between a Sup’air hand dryer and a paper towel dispenser based on 2.5 sheets per hand drying and a volume of 680 sheets per paper towel roll. The cost of our hand dryers includes the purchase price of a hand dryer, depreciated over five years, and its power consumption in standby and operating modes.
Calculation details
Comparison between a Sup’air hand dryer and a paper towel dispenser based on 2.5 sheets per hand drying and a volume of 680 sheets per paper towel roll. The cost of our hand dryers includes the purchase price of a hand dryer, depreciated over five years, and its power consumption in standby and operating modes.
Environmental impact
Manufacturing and transporting paper generates significant CO2 emissions. Every time you dry your hands with paper towels, it generates 16 g of CO2 compared to only 2.5 g when using a hand dryer such as a JVD Sup’air. (Source: International Journal of Emerging Research in Management & Technology)
