He should have been shaking his hands while waiting for it to dispense. Then he could use just one towel.

https://youtu.be/2FMBSblpcrc

You could save 50% of paper towel use by increasing the size of the towel. Everyone takes two because one is not enough to dry your hands. Make the first one large enough and problem solved.

Also delay timers are for children.

I hate bathrooms. Don’t get me started on the broken soap and faucet sensors.