Why Hand Dryers Outperform Paper Systems
As Australian projects focus more on environmental performance, the commercial bathroom is becoming a key lever for improving Green Star and NABERS outcomes. NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) measures a building’s real-world energy, water, waste, and indoor environment efficiency, giving star ratings from 1 to 6. Unlike design-focused tools, NABERS reflects how a building actually performs, making product selection critical for long-term sustainability.
One of the simplest ways to lift a project’s environmental performance is replacing paper towels with high-efficiency electric hand dryers. Paper towels generate constant landfill waste and require ongoing servicing, while hand dryers eliminate consumables entirely, reducing operational waste and improving bathroom cleanliness. They also carry far lower embodied carbon and use minimal electricity per use, which positively contributes to NABERS Energy ratings as Australia’s grid becomes greener.
High-quality hand dryers reduce maintenance, remove the need for continuous refilling and bin servicing, and improve whole-of-life efficiency—especially important in high-traffic commercial assets such as airports, universities, and hospitals. SPL’s Supreme hand dryers combine sleek aesthetics with fast, energy-efficient operation, streamlining spaces and supporting both sustainable and visually clean bathroom design.
Switching to high-efficiency hand dryers is a simple, high-impact way to reduce waste, lower carbon, and improve operational efficiency—helping architects achieve measurable Green Star and NABERS outcomes. For Australian projects, SPL Washrooms offers durable, efficient, and architect-friendly Supreme hand dryers, designed to deliver long-term environmental benefits and superior performance.
Check out our cost comparison calculator hand dryers vs paper towels and discern the facts for yourself!
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