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Get the latest from the Cool-Safe team and keep up to date with our mission to reduce the harm from synthetic refrigerants.

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2023-04-03

Cool-Safe and Climate Change Commission Networking and Consultation event

It's your chance to hear more about the Commisson's advice to Government on the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme and their consultation on their advice on the NZ Emissions Reduction Plan.

2023-03-22

MfE - review underway of role of ETS in climate response

The MfE has announced a review of the NZ ETS scheme. It's assessing if changes are needed to provide a stronger incentive for businesses to transition away from fossil fuels, while also supporting greenhouse gas removals.

2023-03-20

Climate Commission set to consult on their advice for next emissions plan

He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission will soon be consulting on their draft advice to Government on the second emissions reduction plan. This plan will have significant impact for the refrigerants industry.

2023-03-20

Regulated stewardship coming soon for refrigerant industry

NZ Manufacturer magazine and 3R Group National Programme Manager Jason Richards outline the journey to regulated stewardship for the refrigerants industry.

2023-03-20

UN - urgent climate action can secure liveable future for all

Effective options are available now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions says UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

2023-03-15

Napier Refrigerant Fillers Course added to schedule

New fillers course meets Hawke's Bay fillers course demand.

2023-03-08

Cyclone Gabrielle - free loan refrigerant reclaim cylinders

If you are in Hastings and need a cylinder to recover refrigerants from flood damaged items, the team at Patton's Hastings have emergency reclaim cylinders available free of charge.

2023-02-27

Vacancy - Project Support Coordinator

Are you our new Project Support Coordinator? Get on board and join the Cool-Safe team!

2023-02-15

Proposed European PFAS ban - potential impact on most refrigerant blends

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is proposing a ban on certain refrigerants as PFAS substances under the European REACH regulations. The ban proposals include current lower GWP (Global Warming Potential) HFC/HFO alternative refrigerant blends.

2023-02-13

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Sign-up to our Cool-Safe e-update before the end of March and be in-to-win one of four $100 prezzy cards.

Our impact

Results and performance

As Cool-Safe, we're aiming high with our numbers. Right up into the atmosphere. We'll keep you informed with the analysis as we progress. In the meantime, we've got stats on how much synthetic refrigerant we collected and destroyed as the Recovery Trust.