| Autor: |
Thomas Collin, Rachel Cunningham, Jitka MacAdam, Raffaella Villa, Bruce Jefferson, Paul Jeffrey |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
H2Open Journal, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 29-39 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2616-6518 |
| DOI: |
10.2166/h2oj.2023.056 |
| Popis: |
The understanding of fats, oils, and greases (FOG) pathways in commercial kitchens is relatively poor. In this contribution, we extend our understanding of how FOG is perceived and managed by those working within food service establishments (FSEs). A questionnaire (n = 107) exposes awareness of and experiences with FOG and characterises two important behaviours: kitchen appliance cleaning regimes and waste management practices. Findings demonstrate that awareness of issues caused by FOG in sewer networks is independent of job role or position and that a majority of respondents (74%) are acquainted with the impacts of poor FOG management. Application of a risk ranking approach revealed a low risk of emissions from waste frying oils and exposed behaviours which can serve to reduce FOG emission potential including pre-rinsing of plates and cleaning of fryers and extraction hoods. Critically, 69% of FSEs had no means of managing their FOG emissions. We conclude that sampled FSEs were generally unaware of the relative contribution of FOG sources, thereby limiting their ability to respond to the behavioural and technological options available for minimising its impact. The risk ranking developed in this paper could be used to suggest efforts to reduce and mitigate FOG emissions from FSEs. HIGHLIGHTS Extend understanding of how FOG is perceived and managed by those working within food service establishments (FSEs).; Risk ranking reveals a relatively low risk of emissions from waste frying oils.; FSEs are unaware of the contribution of the various sources of FOG to sewer blockages.; Propose a risk ranking that can be used to reduce and mitigate FOG emissions from FSEs.; |
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