MfE consultation: reducing the environmental impact of fluorinated gases

The Ministry for the Environment is seeking feedback on proposed measures to reduce the environmental impact of fluorinated gases (also known as F-gases or synthetic refrigerants).

Their plan proposes: 

• a regulated product stewardship scheme for refrigerants

• prohibiting the import and sale of pre-charged equipment when alternatives are available, which is expected to happen over the next 10 years.

Read more about their consultation on their website here.

Watch a Ministry update on refrigerant policy shared at our recent roadshows by Asti Laloli, Senior Policy Analyst Waste and Resource Efficiency, Ministry for the Environment below.