Girl’s Science Project May Make You Rethink That…
Posted on Friday, January 10th, 2014
Those ice-cold drinks from favorite fast food restaurants may not seem as refreshing after a seventh-grader's science project reveals what may lurk inside the cup. Benito Middle School student Jasmine Roberts…
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SHOULD YOU CLEAN YOUR ICE MACHINE?
Posted on Friday, January 10th, 2014
Dirty ice is being served at almost one in three pubs, restaurants and coffee shops, putting customers’ health at risk, a study suggests. Bacteria found on hands, including some associated…
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EPEE speaks out on HFC bans
Posted on Friday, November 29th, 2013
EUROPE: Air conditioning and refrigeration industry group EPEE has reiterated its support for a cap and phase down of HFC refrigerants, while restating its opposition to product usage bans and…
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Air Conditioning Costs and the banning of R22
Posted on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
From 2015, it will be illegal to use Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), including the ozone-depleting refrigerant gas R22, in refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning (AC) systems. R22 is commonly used in…
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IoR Conference takes a lead on the future…
Posted on Monday, September 2nd, 2013
On 2 December the Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) is calling together members and industry representatives to explore the linked themes of refrigerant containment, efficiency and reliability. Facing stronger legislation, new…
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FETA statement in reaction to the ENVI vote
Posted on Monday, July 8th, 2013
FETA (The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations Ltd) has issued a statement in reaction to the European Parliament's 'Environment Committee (ENVI)' vote this week to amend legislation on banning HFC…
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HFC tax could cost Euro 1.2bn
Posted on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
EUROPE: A proposed tax on the sale of HFCs in Europe could cost companies and consumers up to 1.2bn per year, according to refrigerant producers. Following the recent proposals by…
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Save Grimsby Ice Factory
Posted on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
An historic ice factory and its 80-year-old refrigeration equipment have become the subject of a preservation battle. English Heritage is fighting to save the former Grimsby Ice Company building in…
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Honeywell introduce a new HFO blend L-41, an…
Posted on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
Honeywell has announced that its first HFO blend is now commercially available. The firm’s Solstice L-41 is designed as a lower GWP alternative to R410A in air conditioning and heat…
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Ice Machine Cleaning
Posted on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
How often do you have your ice machine cleaned? Dirty ice is being served at almost one in three pubs, restaurants and coffee shops, putting customers’ health at risk, a…
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