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NDTV
20-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
London Restaurants Test Air Purifiers To Tackle Pollution Caused By Frying, Grilling: Report
London's dining scene received a breath of fresh air when the council announced plans to install air purification systems in restaurants across the city. The initiative is part of a pilot scheme aimed at tackling air pollution caused by cooking emissions. According to a BBC report, commercial cooking is the third-largest source of Particulate Matter (PM2.5) emissions in London, accounting for 15% is mentioned nowhere but 59% of all emissions is mentioned which one is accurate? These emissions stem from cooking fuels such as wood, gas, and charcoal, as well as food preparation techniques like grilling and frying. Also Read: "Dubai Chai Toast" Goes Viral, Trending Recipe Divides Foodies PM2.5 particles are so fine that they can penetrate deep into the lungs, heart, and even the brain. Long-term exposure to these particles can lead to serious health issues, including heart disease, respiratory disorders, and cognitive decline. To address this, Westminster City Council is trialling a new air purification system in five local restaurants. The three-month project is free for participating businesses and aims to monitor and eventually reduce cooking emissions, thereby improving both indoor and outdoor air quality. Additionally, the study will provide valuable data on how restaurant emissions contribute to the city's overall pollution levels. The findings will be shared with businesses. Eve Seemann, head chef at Apricity restaurant in Mayfair - one of the restaurants participating in the trial - expressed hope that the experiment would shed light on the impact of cooking emissions on her and her staff. Also Read: She said, "It's important research in terms of health for myself and the staff, as well as anyone visiting Mayfair and central London." "Although our style of cooking may not be as polluting as others, it's important to see what areas we could improve in. This data will allow us to see when there's a peak, what caused that peak and what we can do to try and remedy it. I'm glad we are part of finding a solution to reduce air pollution," she added.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Restaurant air purifiers piloted in Westminster over pollution
A central London council is installing air purifiers in restaurants as part of a trial to reduce air pollution caused by frying and grilling City Council said the pilot would run for three months and would come at no cost to any businesses which signed up. It aims to track and eventually reduce cooking emissions, which the council said was the third-largest single source of particulate matter (PM2.5) in the borough and come from burning fuels like charcoal, wood and Seemann, head chef at Apricity in Mayfair, said she hoped the trial would shed light on the impact of cooking emissions on her and her staff. The restaurant is one of four trialling the new technology. Other restaurants taking part are in the West End, St John's Wood and Victoria, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. "Although our style of cooking may not be as polluting as others, it's important to see what areas we could improve in," Ms Seemann said."This data will allow us to see when there's a peak, what caused that peak and what we can do to try and remedy it. I'm glad we are part of finding a solution to reduce air pollution."PM2.5 particles are found in the air and are small enough to travel deep inside the lungs, heart and exposure has been linked to serious health conditions such as heart disease, respiratory illnesses and even cognitive decline. There are 3,600 registered commercial kitchens in Westminster City, according to the Barraclough, cabinet member for planning and economic development, said emissions from commercial cooking were a significant air quality and public health challenge in Westminster. "We want this pilot to raise awareness of air quality issues within the industry, and I hope it encourages other businesses to sign up to participate in the trial," he Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said the hospitality sector was working to meet its 2040 net zero goal."We will continue to engage with key stakeholders, such as local authorities, on collaborative schemes and initiatives, to ensure that the sector is supported in its efforts to becoming carbon net zero and beyond," she said.
