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Drying dilemma

Which method of drying my hands uses less energy: an electric blow-dryer or...

29 July 2015

Which method of drying my hands uses less energy: an electric blow-dryer or a paper towel made of dried wood pulp?

Ian Cutter, Victoria, Australia

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