Eco-friendly refrigerants gases reduce direct emissions of greenhouse gases by 99%.
Most of the proposed solutions to global warming are connected to the development of alternative and sustainable technologies.
In the refrigeration segment, three gases are recommended for manufacturing equipment due to a low impact on the atmosphere: the R600a (more suitable for residential cooling), the R290 and R744. The latter two are already used in products with Metalfrio Next technology.
Metalfrio Next: In line with the Kyoto Protocol
Until the early 90s refrigerators using CFCs as refrigerants (chlorofluorocarbons) caused emissions harmful to the ozone layer. In 1987 the Montreal Protocol recommended the replacement of gases, such as HFCs (hydro fluorocarbons). Even then Metalfrio pioneered the adoption of this proposal in Latin America.
In 2005 the Kyoto Protocol came into force with 175 countries - including Brazil and the European Union - pledging to adopt strict measures to reduce emission of greenhouse gases (GHG), among which are HFCs, now used by the refrigeration industry. Although not harmful to the ozone layer, HFCs have a global warming potential of hundreds or thousands times greater than carbon dioxide(CO2).
Maintaining its pioneer strategy and strengthening its commitment to the environment Metalfrio Next technology adopts the eco-friendly gases R290 and R744 which have lower global warming potential, which means a reduction of 99% in direct emissions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
The greenhouse gases (GHG) are present in our atmosphere. They absorb much of the heat emitted by the sun and prevent it from dissipating into space, thus keeping the world warm and ensuring the maintenance of life on our planet. Without them the earth would be an average of 33ºC cooler than it is today.
However greenhouse gas emissions artificially produced by man, have leveraged this phenomenon and the increased average temperature of the planet is causing significant climate changes which affect the balance of the terrestrial biosphere.
Environmental impact close to zero, and efficient cooling saving energy
With the adoption of R290 and R744 gases in our refrigerators and freezers, Metalfrio is a leader in meeting environmental responsibilities and associating our products as those that do not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
This initiative also allows customers to plan in advance the actions necessary to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from the currently installed base of refrigerators.
