The comparison is a lesson in manipulation. Energy cost of the dishwasher vs. no energy cost for hand washing. Last but not least what is not mentioned is cooki

The comparison is a lesson in manipulation. Energy cost of the dishwasher vs. no energy cost for hand washing. Last but not least what is not mentioned is cooking. Cooking and eating at home makes a lot of dishes dirty in a short period of time. On top if you have spent time cooking at least I am not so inclined in continuing afterwards in the kitchen to wash up.