Natural Refrigerants Label

The Natural Refrigerants label helps customers quickly identify appliances that use modern refrigerants designed to protect the environment while still delivering reliable, efficient cooling. This label is meant to inform and reassure, not to raise concern—natural refrigerants are a positive step forward for both people and the planet.

What the Label Means

  • Natural Refrigerants                                                                                          Substances that exist naturally in the environment such as ammonia, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons (like R-600a and R290).
  • Environmentally Friendly                                                                                         These refrigerants do not damage the ozone layer and have a much lower impact on climate change.
  • Energy Efficient
    Appliances using natural refrigerants often use less electricity, which can help lower energy costs over time.
  • Climate Friendly
    They reduce harmful emissions that contribute to global warming, supporting a cleaner and healthier climate.
  • Naturally Cool
    This simply highlights that the cooling technology is modern, efficient, and designed with sustainability in mind.

If you see this label while shopping, you can feel confident that you are choosing an appliance that supports a healthier environment without compromising on performance. Natural refrigerants are not something to worry about—they are something to be proud of.

Cooling your space can now also help cool the planet 🌱

🌿 Empowering the Future of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Guyana! ❄️🔧

On August 6, 2025, the National Ozone Action Unit (NOAU) successfully hosted its Stakeholder Capacity Building Workshop, bringing together key partners in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) sector for a day of knowledge-sharing and technical empowerment.

The workshop focused on the safe use of alternative refrigerants, highlighting best practices in handling, storage, and safety. Participants received vital updates on the importance of adhering to national standards, particularly in the labelling of refrigerants, appliances, and related equipment—a key element in promoting consumer safety and environmental responsibility.

We were honored to feature presentations from our colleagues at the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on general product labelling requirements, reinforcing the need for standardization across the board.

A major highlight of the event was a technical presentation and live demonstration by Mr. Patrick Chinedu, Director of CTVET, who shared expert insights on current refrigeration and air conditioning standards, industry trends, and safety protocols.

To further support the growth and modernization of technical training, the NOAU also distributed tools, equipment, and technical standards to several technical institutes. These resources, provided under our HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP) project, will significantly enhance the quality and relevance of RAC training programmes nationwide.

Together, we are building the capacity of our institutions, empowering our technicians, and supporting Guyana’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection under the Montreal Protocol.

World Ozone Day 2024

🌍✨ Dive into the details of how the National Ozone Action Unit celebrated World Ozone Day 2024! From inspiring public awareness campaigns to engaging educational sessions, discover the impactful activities that brought people together in the fight for our planet. Download and explore the full report to see how we’re advancing climate action one event at a time! 💚 #OzoneDay2024 #ClimateChampions

 

Guyana’s Report on World Ozone Day Activities 2024

It’s World Refrigeration Day!

World Refrigeration Day celebrates the people and technologies responsible for creating and maintaining the world we live in, a world dependent upon temperature-controlled environments. Celebrated annually on June 26, World Refrigeration Day is supported globally by industry, professional groups, scientific and engineering associations, as well as by governments and individuals.

This year’s theme focuses on the future of cooling technology, the industry and technicians working within it Continue reading It’s World Refrigeration Day!