In many ways, refrigerant recovery and reclamation is an example of human ingenuity at its best. An innovative and essential product is created, and then a way is devised to prolong its usefulness by collecting it after years of service, purifying it, and using it again.
This process, however, hinges on the product (in this case, refrigerant) being properly collected and returned to the right people (certified reclaimers). The best intentions of the industry go for naught if the process isn’t made attractive to those doing the collecting in the field. That means reclaimers must reach out to contractors regarding their services to ensure the process moves along as it should.