EPA Cracks Down on Refrigerant Leaks and Promotes Safe Disposal Practices
The Environmental Impact of Refrigerants Ozone Depletion Potential Refrigerants, the workhorses of cooling systems, haven’t always been as environmentally friendly as they could be. Certain types of these substances have a devastating impact on the atmosphere. Decades ago, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) were widely used as refrigerants. It was later discovered that these substances … Read more