Tobago Training in Hydrocarbon as a Refrigerant

The National Ozone Unit of Trinidad and Tobago would like to invite you to a FREE training in Hydrocarbon as a Refrigerant in Domestic and Commercial Refrigeration.  

Our local expertise, Flavorite are conducting the training in the use of Hydrocarbon as a refrigerant. It is open to all technicians, students and persons in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Sector.  The training will be held at Crown Point Beach Hotel, Crown Point, Tobago, at 9:30 am to 1 pm. 

>> Please register early as space is limited by calling the number below or via e-mail:

 

New requirements for importing and monitoring refrigerants

Dr. Marissa Gowrie, National Ozone Officer, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and Nadita Ramachala from the Standardisation Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) have teamed up again to produce another article that was featured in the Business Day section of the Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Newspaper on Thursday 8th August, 2013.

The article entitled "New requirements for importing and monitoring refrigerants" gives an overview of the national consultation on the introduction of labeling requirements for importing and monitoring the use of refrigerants  in Trinidad and Tobago. The national consultation took place at TTBS's Head Office in Macoya on July 15, 2013.  Representatives from the air-conditioning, refrigeration and fumigation sectors were present at the consultation as well as major importers; distributors; Government agencies and custom brokers were in attendance. 

This initiative, spearheaded through the collaboration between the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and TTBS, is intended to ensure that the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector operates in conformity with good health, safety and environmental standards as well as national efforts to address the ozone depletion. 

If you missed last week's article in the Newsday, check out the link below to view the full article:

New requirements for importing and monitoring refrigerants

Page 11, Business Day, Thursday 8th August, 2013

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Newspaper

National Stakeholder Consultations on the Proposed Refrigerant Labeling Standard for Trinidad and Tobago

The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources is inviting all companies and/or individuals involved in the retail, import, distribution and servicing of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and/or refrigerant gases to an important meeting on the proposed refrigerant labeling standard for Trinidad and Tobago.

This meeting will be held on Monday 15^th July at 10:00 am at the compound of the TTBS, Century Drive, Macoya.

Monitoring Refrigerant Imports can Save the Earth!

On Thursday 27th June, 2013, an article entitled "Better monitoring of refrigerant imports: Can help save the Earth" featured in the Business Day section in the Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday Newspaper. The article  was co-written by Dr. Marissa Gowrie, National Ozone Officer, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and Nadita Ramachala from the Standardisation Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS).

The article gives the public an overview of the global environmental phenomena of ozone depletion caused by emissions of ozone depleting substances (ODS) such as refrigerants in the atmosphere.  It also showcases the efforts made by the National Ozone Unit to protect the ozone layer and phase out ODS ensuring the that Trinidad and Tobago meets its obligations under the Montreal Protocol. 

It also highlights the collaboration of the National Ozone Unit (NOU) of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources in regulating refrigerants being imported and sold in the country via the development of national standards for the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry.  This alliance will ensure the improvement of these products and services while helping to guide the phasing out of refrigerants classified as ODS. 

If you missed last week's article in the Newsday, check out the link below to view the full article:

Better monitoring of refrigerant imports: Can help save the Earth

Page 19, Business Day

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Newspaper

Phase out Schedule for Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) from January 1, 2013

NOU partners with NIHERST

The National Ozone Unit (NOU) of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources is partnering with the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) of Trinidad and Tobago to embark upon an educational and public awareness drive about the ozone layer. The aim of this activity is to disseminate knowledge to the public through the NIHERST National Science Centre on ozone friendly practices, the effects of ozone depletion and sun safety. 

Our National Ozone Officer, Dr Marissa Gowrie along with Ozone Assistant Ms Neera Singh, expect that an interactive way to present the information will be developed so that kids of all ages can get a chance to discover and understand the hole in the ozone layer, how it was formed and how it can heal. 

During peak times, the National Science Centre has over 300 students visiting the displays, which provides a valuable opportunity for the NOU to get their message across. The Centre has also agreed to partner with the NOU during their grand display to commemorate the 25^th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol in September 2012. 

To learn more about the National Science Centre, you may visit their national website or their link on Facebook.

Above right: Dr. Marissa Gowrie, National Ozone Officer presenting a representative of NIHERST with educational material on the ozone layer.

Welcome to our blog!

Welcome the blogspot of the National Ozone Unit (NOU) of Trinidad and Tobago! The NOU is a specialised unit of the Environmental Policy and Planning Division,  a division  within the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.

 

Established in 1999, the NOU was formed to ensure that Trinidad and Tobago meets its obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This international treaty  aims to phase out and eliminate the use of ozone depleting substances. Trinidad and Tobago signed unto the Protocol in August,1989.

 

This blog is designed to raise the profile of the NOU, and make our work more accessible to our valued stakeholders and the public, making use of social media (a blog!).  We encourage you to start following our blog, aimed at making you aware of what we are doing to achieve the requirements of the Montreal Protocol and its significance on a national scale.

The NOU blog will provide updates on its activities to phase out ozone depleting substances (ODS) in Trinidad and Tobago. It will also serve as an avenue for persons to get the most current information on alternatives to ODS and provide comments or lodge queries.

 

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