Evaluation of Smoke and Odor Control within the Framework of the Climate Change Law
Climate change has profound effects on the environment, economy and health worldwide. Environmental factors such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint contribute significantly to climate change. Turkey continues to introduce various legal regulations in order to comply with global environmental policies as of 2025. In this context, the Climate Change Law adopted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) aims to protect the environment while taking important steps to reduce the environmental impacts of industrial facilities and commercial enterprises.
In this article, we will discuss how smoke and odor, especially from the chimneys of kebab houses, restaurants and industrial facilities, can be controlled within the framework of the climate change law and what benefits this will provide for businesses.
Climate Change Law and Environmental Responsibility
The Climate Change Law envisages a series of measures for Turkey to achieve its goal of zeroing carbon emissions by 2053. This law emphasizes that smoke and odor emissions must be limited and managed for industrial establishments, commercial businesses and even domestic activities. Smoke and odor are especially formed in commercial facilities such as kebab shops and restaurants, as well as in the chimneys of industrial facilities. These emissions can harm both the environment and human health in the surrounding area. Controlling such emissions by businesses not only protects the environment, but also helps them fulfill their legal responsibilities.
Environmental Impacts of Kebab Houses, Restaurants and Industrial Facilities
Food production businesses such as kebab houses and restaurants use different methods during cooking. Cooking techniques such as kebab, grill and barbecue in particular produce large amounts of smoke and odor. This smoke deteriorates local air quality and can disturb people in the area. In addition, carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), particulate matter and other harmful gases contained in the smoke can cause environmental pollution.
Similarly, in industrial facilities, equipment and production processes operating at high temperatures contribute to air pollution through toxic gases and smoke emitted from chimneys. Such pollutants increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to climate change. In addition, if environmental impact assessments of these facilities are not carried out, it can cause deterioration of regional air quality and adverse health effects.
The Effects of the Climate Change Law on Businesses
The Climate Change Law requires the control of smoke and odors coming from workplaces, the improvement of air quality, and the limitation of greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, filtering and controlling smoke and odors coming from the chimneys of kebab shops, restaurants, and industrial facilities means reducing the potential damage that businesses will cause to the environment.
The law encourages businesses that produce air pollution to take various technical measures in order not to harm the environment. These measures include the installation of high-efficiency filtering systems, limiting chimney emissions, and solutions that include the use of renewable energy sources. In addition, technologies that improve air quality allow businesses to achieve long-term savings by increasing energy efficiency.
The Necessity of Smoke and Odor Control Systems
In order to achieve climate change and environmental sustainability goals, it is of great importance to control smoke and odor. In this regard, air cleaning systems consisting of equipment such as electrostatic filters, ozone filters, and carbon filters offer highly effective solutions. These technologies can clean the smoke and odor that occur during barbecue and grill cooking processes, especially in restaurants and kebab halls, with high efficiency. These filtering systems capture particles in the air and prevent their release into the environment.
Similarly, in industrial facilities, cleaning harmful gases coming out of chimneys is important both in terms of fulfilling legal responsibilities and ensuring an environmentally friendly production process. In addition, investing in such systems to comply with climate change laws can allow businesses to gain a competitive advantage in a wider market.
Environmental and Economic Benefits
Controlling smoke and odor emissions in kebab halls, restaurants, and industrial facilities provides both environmental and economic benefits. From an environmental perspective, such systems contribute to improving air quality and help reduce greenhouse gases. In addition, using environmentally friendly technology helps businesses create an environmentally friendly image.
In terms of economy, investing in smoke and odor control systems can provide businesses with long-term savings. These systems can reduce energy costs by increasing energy efficiency. In addition, businesses that adopt environmentally friendly practices can benefit from government incentives and awards given to environmentally friendly businesses. This increases the competitiveness of the business and expands its market share.
Conclusion: Environmental Responsibility and Legal Compliance
The Climate Change Law directs all businesses to be responsible towards the environment and reduce their environmental impact. It is not only a legal obligation for businesses such as kebab shops, restaurants and industrial facilities to take the necessary measures to control the smoke and odor coming out of their chimneys, but also important in terms of fulfilling their environmental responsibilities.
By investing in high-efficiency filtration systems and becoming compatible with environmentally friendly technologies, such businesses will both increase the sustainability of their businesses and take an important step in the fight against climate change. Fighting climate change and environmental pollution is a responsibility that falls not only on states but also on commercial businesses. This responsibility is of critical importance in order to leave a healthy environment for the future.
İlker KURAN
Alperen Engineering Co. Ltd.