Food / Science

Dishing the dirt on the great Dishwashing Debate

08:48 am on 22 June 2025

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Dishwashers produce sparkling dishes, but how much water do they use and are they better for the environment than the age-old method of handwashing?  Associate Professor of Chemistry at AUT, Jack Chen, is with Jim to talk about the science of washing dishes. 

A man in front of an open dishwasher takes out or puts down dishes. Photo: 123RF