Do you need to wash the dishes by hand or in the dishwasher? Energy and water consumption figures do not lie

In some, it's a question of principles. In others, it's a question of flummy. Launch a machine or roll up its sleeves: the choice divided in the homes, often between two generations. Yet, behind this domestic dilemma lies a real ecological and economic issue. Wasted water, electricity consumed, expensive appliances or damaged hands... Who comes out the winner of this household duel? The balance sheet is much more sliced than it seems. And to sep…