The commercial refrigeration industry plays a very important role in the economy.
Without it, it would be utterly impossible for the perishable industry to operate on the scale that it is at right now.
As a whole, the commercial refrigeration industry has been one of the main reasons that the perishables sector of the economy has grown by leaps and bounds.
While this is something that is to be appreciated, there have been other issues which have gained prominence.
Refrigeration in general involves the use of gasses to keep everything cool and the temperature low. The technology works on the principle of using these gases in a continuously circulating mechanism so as to not allow for a buildup of heat and remove the heat that is already present.
The problem here lies in the fact that some of the gases that are used in the industry can cause severe environmental damage.
The most common of these gasses are CFCs or Chlorofluorocarbons, which have been known to cause ozone depletion. While it wasn’t known when they were first used, it has become clear that CFCs which are used in the refrigeration industry have caused immense damage to the ozone layer, which prevents harmful UV radiation from reaching the surface of the earth.
Today, there is increased awareness about the damage that this gas has caused and is causing, leading to a movement to phase them out of the industry altogether. While the whole process may take some time to come to fruition, it is certainly a positive trend that deserves applause and praise by everyone.
When it comes to commercial refrigeration, it is especially worrisome because of the scale of usage of refrigeration systems. The amount of CFCs that are used in a lot of these systems have the potential to cause severe damage to the ozone layer should they escape into the open.
In general, there is no real reason to worry much about this. For the most part, these gases have already been replaced with ozone-friendly alternatives. There have even been international agreements regarding the phasing out of these gases.
These trends have in fact been successful to a very large extent. The ozone hole, which is present above the continent of Antarctica, is no longer expanding an in fact has reduced to a very large extent. Researchers have reported that the ozone hole might even disappear altogether over the years, should the present trends continue.
From the buyers’ point of view, it will certainly not cause much harm to go that extra step to care for the environment.
Before purchasing refrigeration solutions, it’s always a good idea to know about the type of refrigeration gas that is used. By purchasing those systems that don’t have CFCs or Chlorofluorocarbons, it sends out a strong message to the refrigeration industry that there is a demand for eco-friendly business solutions in the marketplace for refrigeration solutions.
Last but not the least, there is the issue of energy efficiency.
The commercial refrigeration systems that are in use today consume a lot of power, which is an issue to be addressed.
This has a negative impact on the environment, especially when the electricity that is used comes from environmentally destructive sources of energy like coal. Today, coal is one of the most common sources of fuel used for the purpose of power generation. The energy that is produced comes at the environmental cost of carbon emissions which are known to cause global warming.
This is another issue which can be addressed through proper buyer’s decision. When there is a demand for energy efficient refrigeration systems in the marketplace, it will indirectly lead to a change in the marketplace when it comes to products that need a lot less energy to do the same amount of work.
As a whole, while the commercial refrigeration industry has had an immensely positive impact in the economic growth of a market, it isn’t without its drawbacks.
With proper planning and buying decisions, one can ensure that they get all of its benefits without suffering from the subsequent and inherent drawbacks.