Air filtration systems offer a less expensive alternative to built-in air ventilation
Jump to full article: BAT, 2009-08-06
Intro: We know many people don’t want to breathe second-hand smoke, dislike the smell of tobacco smoke and avoid smoky places. That’s why we support restrictions on smoking in indoor public places including offices, restaurants and bars. . . .
Air filtration systems can also make a room more comfortable, although they too cannot completely remove the smoke. They do offer a relatively inexpensive alternative where built-in fresh air ventilation systems are less feasible, perhaps because of the size and complexity of a building.
For example, in Rome’s Fiumicino airport, British American Tobacco has provided comfortable enclosed smoking lounges with air filtration to demonstrate what can be done. Feedback from smokers has been very good.
Many of our companies also support a Respecting Choices campaign which aims to help the hospitality industry accommodate all its customers in restaurants, convention centres, cafes, bars, clubs and hotels, and involves technical analysis of ventilation and owners allocating flexible smoking and non-smoking areas.
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