Washing dishes with an electronic dishwasher for one year

Sector
Housing
Category
Energy & utilities

The dishwasher is a stainless steel machine of average capacity (8 cutlery sets) used 215 times per year. It uses 13 liters of water per cycle and has a lifespan of 10 years. The emissions include the construction, maintenance, and dismantling of the machine, as well as the consumption of dishwashing detergent and electricity.

Carbon footprint breakdown

● Electricity consumption 56.59%
● Dishwasher lifecycle 35.67%
● Detergent 6.81%
● Water use 0.93%

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