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Persistent
Refrigerant Leaks:
A Growing Concern

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Over 99% of refrigerants vent
during their lifecycle, leading to more
than 600 million lbs leaking annually
—a stark environmental concern.

The Drive
Towards
Reducing Leakages

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Many in the industry are committed to decreasing leaks,
reducing demand, and improving refrigerant management
—a hopeful sign for the environment.

Pursuing the
Zero Emissions
Goal

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Working in collaboration with dedicated partners,
we strive towards the ambitious objective
of Zero Emissions and invite everyone
to join this crucial initiative.

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Pioneering Refrigerant Reclaim Equipment

First Ted Atwood set out to build fast, efficient, and reliable refrigerant reclaim equipment that could clean refrigerants of all kinds and types.

Launch of the First Cylinder Exchange Program

In 1995, Ted Atwood and his team pioneered the first-ever cylinder exchange program.

Successful Recycling and Launch of Trakref

Over the span of nearly two decades, our efforts led to the recycling of more than 30 million lbs of refrigerant, before pivoting in 2014 to launch Trakref, an innovative refrigerant management platform.

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Ted Atwood's Leadership in Refrigerant Recycling

Ted Atwood founded Polar Technology, a US-based refrigerant recycling company, in 1994. His leadership led to the establishment of 11 recycling facilities across the US and internationally.
With a strong focus on minimizing refrigerant emissions and enhancing tracking for sustainability, the team acted as custodians of used refrigerant material.

Polar introduced the industry's first online refrigerant banking service in 2011. In 2015, they sold their reclaim business and used the funds to start Trakref, a software corporation specializing in regulatory and environmental compliance. This new venture drew from their past experiences and aimed to deliver global sustainability solutions.

In April 2023, Trakref was acquired by Fexa, marking a significant milestone for the company and sustainability efforts at large.

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Refrigerant Geek, convinced we can solve the refrigerant leak problem, we just need to work together.

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23 Jul

Budgets are marching orders. Washington’s latest draft recklessly hacks away at Clean Air programs launched in 1970—stripping the EPA’s muscle, not its mandate. The laws stay; the money disappears.
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1 Jun

Expanded Policy Brief: Washington State's Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing High-Impact Refrigerants https://open.substack.com/pub/tedatwood/p/expanded-policy-brief-washington?r=2u5y7o&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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15 Apr

The Algorithm's Ascent: How Tariffs Are Impacting Refrigerant Leak Detection and Accelerating the Shift from Bolts to Bits https://carbonconnector.com/tariffs-impact-refrigerant-leak-detection/