Excel Dryer, a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial hand drying solutions, has received the Diamond Organisation Sustainability Award, along with two Diamond Product Awards for the XLERATOReco® Hand Dryer and the D|VERSE Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer. The awards were granted based on the company’s quantifiable reductions in energy use, waste production, and carbon emissions across its products and operations.

Quantifiable Environmental Performance

Excel Dryer’s product designs are grounded in environmental data. The awarded XLERATOReco and D|VERSE Sink System both directly contribute to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with specific impacts documented through life cycle assessments (LCAs), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and Health Product Declarations (HPDs).

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XLERATOReco®: Low-Energy, No-Heat Drying with Verified Results

The XLERATOReco Hand Dryer is a high-efficiency, no-heat unit that operates on 500 watts, one of the lowest energy inputs in its category. It achieves a 10-second dry time, offering performance comparable to conventional hand dryers while using significantly less power.

A third-party verified LCA shows that the XLERATOReco® reduces the environmental impact of hand drying by up to 94% compared to paper towels. This includes reductions in energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and solid waste—all of which support SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

The unit also features an electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) filter, capable of removing 99.999% of viruses and 99.97% of bacteria from the air stream. This filtration system enhances public hygiene without the use of consumables, aligning with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and eliminating the environmental burden of disposable paper towels.

Additionally, Excel Dryer manufactures the XLERATOReco® in the U.S. using regional sourcing where possible. The company has replaced Styrofoam in packaging with recyclable cardboard inserts, and redesigned shipping boxes to reduce dimensional weight, lowering transportation-related emissions.

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D|VERSE Sink System: Integrated Water and Energy Efficiency

The D|VERSE Sink System, developed in collaboration with D|13 Group, is a wall-mounted handwashing station that includes the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer. It enables users to wash, rinse, and dry their hands in a single location, reducing restroom congestion and eliminating the need for paper towels or separate drying areas.

This integration helps reduce:

• Water waste, by preventing transfer drips between sink and dryer
• Paper waste, by removing reliance on disposable towels
• Labor and maintenance costs, by minimizing cleanup and restocking

The XLERATORsync® dryer in the system includes eHEPA filtration and an optimized airflow system designed for rapid drying with reduced power use. These features support SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

The wall-mounted design allows for more efficient use of commercial restroom space, aligning with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by reducing infrastructure demands in dense urban environments.

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Operations and Facility-Wide Environmental Practices

Beyond product design, Excel Dryer has made changes to its own operations in line with broader sustainability goals:

• The company’s headquarters renovation, conducted with Fennick McCredie Architecture, introduced natural lighting, low-emission building materials, and energy-efficient HVAC systems in addition to extensive solar panels.
• Excel installed on-site beehives and native pollinator gardens to support local biodiversity and employee education, contributing to SDG 15: Life on Land.
• Packaging materials were redesigned to eliminate non-recyclables, reduce size, and lower the carbon footprint of distribution.
• Lean manufacturing and optimized logistics contribute to reduced operational emissions.

All these initiatives reflect a broader shift toward measurable reductions in environmental impact, rather than symbolic or compensatory actions which are common in other organizations.

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Certification and Compliance

Excel Dryer products are certified with:

• Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
• Health Product Declarations (HPDs)
• LEED® and WELL Building Standard compatibility

These certifications allow architects, contractors, and facilities managers to make procurement decisions based on verified sustainability data, not assumptions.

Independent Recognition for Measurable Impact

Anna Chatburn, founder of the Diamond Sustainability Awards, emphasized the importance of verifiable, systems-based approaches in this year’s evaluation:

“Excel Dryer stood out not just for innovative product design, but for a clear, measurable commitment to sustainability across their operations and manufacturing. Their technologies address real environmental burdens—such as energy use, paper waste, and lifecycle emissions—with data-backed solutions. That’s the kind of impact we’re looking to recognize with these awards.”

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TANGIBLE PROGRESS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

Excel Dryer’s recognition through these awards reflects tangible progress in environmental performance. The XLERATOReco and D|VERSE Sink System offer energy-efficient, low-maintenance alternatives to conventional restroom equipment, with third-party validation of their carbon and waste reduction benefits.

More broadly, the company’s facility operations, supply chain, and packaging have been structured to reduce emissions, conserve materials, and support ecosystem health. These efforts directly support at least six of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and offer a replicable model for other manufacturers in the building systems industry.

For detailed information on Excel Dryer’s sustainability metrics, visit https://www.exceldryer.com.