GreenSpec approval

The Mitsubishi Jet Towel Electric Hand Dryer has been awarded GreenSpec approval, following an assessment of its energy conservation and waste-free operation.

Jet Towel is a high technology alternative to conventional hot air hand dryers. Instead of using heat to evaporate moisture from just-washed hands, it uses a high velocity air stream to blast it off, reducing drying times from about a minute to around 10 seconds.The electrical energy used per operation is about 10% that of a hot air dryer.

GreenSpec is an online product listing of environmentally preferable products used in building, building services, facilities management and related fields.

Its aim is to provide accurate, unbiased, and timely information designed to help building and facility industry professionals and policy makers improve the environmental performance, and reduce the adverse impacts, of buildings.The editors perform their own reviews of products submitted for approval, rather than relying on manufacturers' claims.