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The spotlight is now also falling on equipment and systems. BESA, the HVACR contractors’ body, has called for a paradigm shift towards refurbishing existing equipment, and urged the 


 A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparison between new and


 in embodied carbon. For example, a new 20hp semi-hermetic compressor has a carbon footprint of 1590kg CO2


e, whereas


a remanufactured version of the same compressor ranges from 110 to 168kg CO2


depending on the scenario - see illustration of case study comparing carbon in various scenarios. This sharp contrast underscores the potential for


 remanufacturing and repair, rather than disposal of end-of-life compressors.





 remanufacturing, we’re able to save up to 1480kg CO2


e per compressor, and even higher values for larger units. This is


 principles can have for the environment. “There will always be situations where new equipment is


required, whether for technical, logistics or other reasons. However, when it is possible to reuse and recycle, and it makes economic sense to do so, there is a strong argument that this


Case study comparing carbon in various scenarios


 Glass says: “As we move away from high GWP refrigerants,


it’s now imperative to also focus on how we can make the entire lifecycle of our products more sustainable. The principles of the   how compressor remanufacturing can be integrated into a total lifecycle solution, and play a pivotal role in this industry-wide 


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