Waste management and reduction guide for retail industry

30Section 5.Improving general5.5 Pollution controlMake the shopping environment in your centre as comfortable as possiblefor shoppers and retailers by complying with government regulations, andcontrolling air, odour and noise pollution.environmentalperformanceControlling pollutionAir■ Ensure that air monitoring audits are regular and sample: temperature,humidity, dust, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone, micro-organisms,airborne asbestos and others as required by relevant standards■ Arrange for regular sampling of Legionella bacteria from cooling towers■ Regularly examine air handling units inside ductworks■ Raise centre managment, retailer and community awareness of ozone layerdepletion issues, for example fridge gas, car airconditioners and halon gasdisposal, through a cooperative approach with government authorities■ Promote tree planting to filter and cool air around centresOdour■ Install odour extractors in toilets■ Install extractors into loading areas to eliminate vehicle fumes■ Install deodorisers in and around waste compactorsNoise■ Monitor excess noise in and around centres■ Monitor external contractors and apply conditions to limit noise■ Consider the noise impact when purchasing new plant and equipment