NEWS | HEAT RECOVERY CO2 refrigeration packs launched Ultra Refrigeration has developed a CO2 refrigeration pack with heat recovery for the comfort heating and air conditioning requirements of convenience stores. 2 reciprocating Lincolnshire convenience stores. The system captures heat from the high-temperature discharge side of the pack by passing hot based heating system. Hydronic fan coils provide comfort heating and cooling for the stores and adjoining warehouse facilities. Hot water is also used to supply the over- manufacturer said. 90kW of heating and 40kW of comfort Panasonic adds AHU kit to PACi NX range commercial applications. The manufacturer provides air conditioning and fresh air for Bluetooth built in. analysis and troubleshooting. Vent-Axia reuses 63,000 fridges for its products Recycled material used for rigid ducting accessories Vent-Axia has revealed that it has recycled materials from 63,000 fridges to make high impact polystyrene for its rigid ducting accessories, as part of its ongoing sustainability strategy. The ventilation products company says it is taking action to reduce its environmental impact as part of a groupwide initiative. It says it wants to reduce carbon emissions in its supply chain and work with suppliers who are committed to reducing their carbon footprint. As a result, it has eliminated 630,000 single-use plastic poly bags from its supply chain per year and recycled 77 tonnes of plastic shrink wrap per year. Vent-Axia says there are three pillars to its sustainability strategy: reducing and recycling plastic; reducing impact on the products that reduce energy use. Environmental initiatives include the recycling of 180 tonnes of cardboard and 90 tonnes of wood (pallets) and the purchase of 3.5 tonnes of recycled packing material. Vent-Axia is also designing its products to be modular to reduce plastic waste. For example, the companys Lo-Carbon Revive fan has modular components so if a social housing provider needs to replace a fan, a new spare part can often be used to extend the life of the fan and avoid the In the past year, 640 Revive fans says Vent-Axia. Vent-Axia and its wider sister companies are also diverting 200 100% of its PVC ducting is made from recycled sources. We want to show that being sustainable is attainable, not only for us but for the wider industry. Were on a sustainable journey towards reaching net zero and Vent-Axia is taking real, says Lena Hebestreit, marketing manager at Vent-Axia. 56 September 2021 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Sep 21 pp55-56 Air Con News.indd 56 27/08/2021 15:39