In the previous post, we’ve established that food retailers like supermarkets are significant contributors to pollutants and emissions to the environment. However, what people might tend to overlook is the fact that indoor air pollution in these commercial establishments can be very worrying.
In a study titled Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Retail Stores, researchers found that ventilation rates in retail shops were lower than those of bars, restaurants and healthcare facilities. This means that pollutants including hydrofluorocarbons, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter and microbiological contaminants are trapped inside with us.