EU-Council Draft Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
In late October, the EU-Council reached an agreement (general approach) on a proposal to revise the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EBPD).
Global Handwashing Day 2022: Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene
As eHA, we also share facts to help the public understand the importance of thorough hand drying as part of the hand washing process.
How To Save Costs In Energy Crisis Times: eHA Cost Savings Calculator
By using a cost savings calculator from one of our members, you can gauge an estimated annual savings when comparing hand dryers vs. paper towels cost.
Leaving the Hands Wet Could Be Worse Than Not Washing Them, Says Expert
Failing to dry one's hands after a trip to the toilet can actually be more harmful than not washing them at all, according to Swansea University microbiologist Dr David Webber.
eHA Cleaning Up False Facts About Electric Handdrying
Many false facts like this circle around because of questionable reports produced by paper towel and cotton roll towel manufacturers.
Latest Best Restroom
Everyone hates using dirty public toilets and that’s why we started our ‘Best Restroom Map’ - to find and share clean and sustainable public restrooms all over the world.
History and Present of electric Hand Dryer – ECJ-Special 09/22
eHA members were asked to contribute to the special edition of ECJ (European Cleaning Journal) on the evolution of electric hand dryers. A broad picture has been painted by the editors. Fact is, electric hand dryers set standards when it comes to topics like energy efficiency – through its whole life-cycle – hygiene, carbon foodprint (low emissions), low waste, and clean and tidy public restrooms.
How Electric Hand Dryers Help to Improve Restaurant Hygiene
The bathrooms in any restaurant are vital for promoting hygiene and, at the same time, building customer loyalty. All the little touches that personalize them and make them more aesthetically pleasing and more functional but which also make them more hygienic, clean and tidy, will be beneficial for the opinions of users in general and critics in particular.
Summary University of Arizona Scoping Review on Hand Dryers vs. Paper Towels
Researchers from the University of Arizona reviewed existing studies. Their findings, published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology in August 2020, identified which hygiene studies are credible and should be consulted for their results and recommendations.
Hand Dryers vs. Paper Towels: Cost Savings Calculator
By using a cost savings calculator from one of our members, you can gauge an estimated annual savings when comparing hand dryers vs. paper towels cost.