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Hyperfixed: Dylan's Supermarket Cold Case

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Chilling Economics: The Impact of Supermarket Refrigeration

This chapter explores the environmental and economic ramifications of supermarket refrigeration systems, focusing on the energy sources and refrigerants that significantly impact greenhouse gas emissions. It also sheds light on the inefficiencies of open multi-deck systems and the consolidation in the grocery retail industry, raising questions about sustainability in the sector.

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