What will it take to jump-start more use of reclaimed HCFC-22 to service the huge inventory of equipment running on that refrigerant?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the dozens of companies offering reclamation services are hoping the most recent announcement of a potential 45 percent reduction in virgin R-22 coming to market — only a couple of years after another big reduction — will trigger greater use of the reclamation option.