How to protect ozone layer

Car air conditioner tips
1. Go only to service facilities with EPA-certified technicians.
2. Make sure refrigerants from your vehicles will be recovered and recycled during servicing.
3. Repair all leaks in the a/c system

This is one of the single best ways to do our part to protect the ozone layer. About 20-30 million cars on the road today use CFC refrigerants in their air-conditioning (AC) systems. If leaky systems were repaired, it would prevent the release of million pounds of CFCs into the atmosphere each year.

If your air conditioner needs major repairs, talk to your certified service professional about having it converted to use an alternative refrigerant.

Home appliance tips

• Repair air conditioner
  - This step prevents ozone-depleting refrigerants from escaping. Make sure the refrigerant is recovered before servicing.
• If you purchase a new A/C system, purchase one that uses non-ozone-depleting refrigerant.
• Remove the refrigerant from refrigerators and air conditioners before disposing of them.
  - Removing the refrigerant before disposal of old refrigerators alone would prevent the release of CFCs. The use of refrigerant can be recycled and reused.