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Despite Current Supply Challenges, the Decision to Utilize CO2 as a Refrigerant Can Give Retailers a More Secure Place in The Future

The past couple of years have presented challenges for the global supply chain and our industry has not been excluded from those challenges. Supply chain issues from the COVID pandemic combined with contamination at a naturally occurring CO2 site have had a lingering impact on CO2 gas production and its availability. CO2 is produced as a byproduct of several manufacturing [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-04-17T17:31:05+00:00November 29, 2022|Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

Factors to Consider Before Purchasing Your Next Display Case

When customers enter your food retail store, one of the first things they notice is your products showcased in your display cases. Well-merchandised display cases in store aisles and food departments easily catch customers’ attention while they browse through their grocery lists. In other words, display cases play an active role in properly promoting your product in-store and are a [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-04-17T15:59:56+00:00August 19, 2022|Display Case, Food Retail, Foodservice, Supermarket|0 Comments

Why Training Is Important When Dealing with Natural Refrigerants

The well-documented and ongoing battle against climate change is leading to increased regulation of the refrigeration industry pushing customers to switch from the use of HFCs as refrigerants to more eco-friendly alternatives, such as natural refrigerants. For example, the use of alternative refrigerants is also heavily driven by the existing and upcoming refrigeration regulations set by different environmental agencies, such [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-04-19T20:46:34+00:00July 28, 2022|Learning Center, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

Top 3 Reasons Why R-290 Self-contained Cases Are a Good Choice for Grocery Stores

Refrigeration has long been a resource for the food retail industry for preserving products and keeping them fresh during transport and in stores. However, with current and upcoming federal and state laws and/or regulations in place to limit or phase out the use of HFCs in commercial refrigeration systems. Retailers are looking to substitute those refrigerants with natural refrigerant alternatives. [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-04-20T18:08:15+00:00July 6, 2022|Food Retail, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

How Sustainability Impacts Food Retail Operations in Real-life Setting

When we hear the word “sustainability”, and consider how it affects us, what often comes to mind are the ideas of a greener environment, a healthier planet, and a continuous supply of natural resources. However, in the food retail sector, it’s more than that. These days, sustainability has taken on a broad and somewhat more vague definition. Often, it is [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-04-20T18:56:12+00:00May 27, 2022|Food Retail, Supermarket|0 Comments

Natural Refrigerants FAQs—Here’s What You Need to Know

The use of natural refrigeration systems is getting ever more popular in the food retail industry. Due to different environmental regulations aiming to cut harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and the growing cost of HFC refrigerants, adopting sustainable solutions is the best way forward. However, natural refrigerants’ popularity doesn’t come without apprehensions and worries among retailers. This blog aims to clarify [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-04-20T14:56:13+00:00March 21, 2022|Display Case, Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

What’s So Important About Stopping Global Warming Anyway?

The fight against global warming has been a long-standing crusade for many decades now. Today, the push towards curbing global warming and eradicating climate change is deeply visible in the media, government campaigns, and often included as part of corporate responsibility initiatives. These environmental efforts are so prevalent and already deeply ingrained in our culture that one may ask, “What’s [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-04-20T14:52:14+00:00March 7, 2022|Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

CO2 vs Ammonia—Which Refrigerant Is the Best for Your Business?

Natural refrigerants are found to be viable alternative refrigerants when it comes to industrial applications. First, they are energy-efficient due to their thermodynamic properties. Additionally, they offer a lower total cost of ownership than their synthetic counterparts, such as HFCs. More than that, natural refrigerants are safer for the environment since they have little or no global warming potential (GWP) [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-04-20T15:01:04+00:00February 14, 2022|Industrial, Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

Challenges Surrounding the Use of Industrial Refrigeration Systems and How to Solve Them

Industrial refrigeration systems are a staple in many industries around the world when it comes to cooling operational processes. Whether for cold storage, cold supply chain, or temperature-sensitive products, industrial refrigeration has shaped the global landscape and its demand continues to grow. However, even with its expansive usage, there are still many misconceptions and apprehensions towards the usage of industrial [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-04-20T15:03:24+00:00January 17, 2022|Industrial, Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

The CO2 Equator — Going … Going … Almost Gone!

The game is on! Synthetic refrigerants got out to an early lead but natural refrigerants have come roaring back. CO2 is up to bat and is poised to hit a home run, already having some key hits in this game with demonstrated lower energy and maintenance costs in both commercial and industrial refrigeration applications as well as providing the peace-of-mind [...]

By admin|2021-12-31T11:50:03+00:00December 31, 2021|Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

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