The Benefits of Going Green with CO2 Refrigeration

CO2 is being hailed as the eco-friendly alternative to traditional, ozone-depleting refrigerants like R-22, R-11, R-12, and R-123. And it's for good reason -- it has a low global warming potential, it has no effect on the ozone, and it's nontoxic

Switching to this clean refrigerant is also great for business. Below, we discuss the benefits of going green with CO2 refrigeration:

1. Save money

"By reducing consumption and changing some daily behaviors, your operations can move from guzzling energy to saving money," advises FSW. One way to reduce consumption is by using CO2 refrigerant. It consumes less energy without sacrificing quality.

2. Protect the environment

Yes, carbon dioxide is one of the most prevalent greenhouse gasses. However, "...as a pure gas, CO2 is extremely benign – in fact it is a natural part of the atmosphere," reports Supermarket News. This natural gas is actually harmless to the environment!

3. Keep customers coming back

According the National Restaurant Association, "Nearly two-thirds of consumers say they’re likely to consider a restaurant’s eco-friendly practices when they decide where to eat." Making the switch to CO2 refrigeration is therefore not only good for the environment, but also for your business' bottom line.

The benefits of going green with CO2 refrigeration are clear. East Coast Refrigeration offers a variety of CO2 refrigeration systems, including transcritical CO2 systems, subcritical cascade CO2 systems, secondary systems for both LT and MT, and hybrid systems. Dial 631-249-4556 for more information.

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