Episode 1: Hand vs. Machine

About This Episode

We wanted to find out once and for all which method really uses less energy: hand washing dishes or using the dishwasher?

We gave our hosts Kate and Stan a lot of dirty dishes to clean (you’re welcome guys!). They tested three different methods of hand washing and three different kinds of dishwashers to find out what was the most efficient. You might be surprised by the results.

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Want more? Click here to watch the extended version of this episode - including our trip to a university dishwashing facility to see just how fast we can wash 250 dishes.