Doing dishes can be a real drag of a chore. And no matter how you do it, it uses a lot of energy, whether you're relying on the electrical power of a dishwasher or your own elbow grease to hand-wash your dishes. You may be wondering which method is also the best option for the planet. Fortunately, science has an answer—and it may surprise you.

Which Dishwashing Method Is More Environmentally Friendly?

It may seem like handwashing would be the most eco-friendly option for washing dishes, since the dishwasher uses electricity in addition to water. But surprise! Using the dishwasher is actually better for the environment. In fact, a University of Michigan study that pitted machine washing your dishes vs. hand washing your dishes found that using a dishwasher resulted in less than half of th

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