The world is still combating illegal refrigerants

As the cost of regulated high-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants continues to rise and supply diminishes, the illegal trade in these substances is becoming an increasingly pressing global issue. 

Regular SightGlass readers will have seen how smugglers exploit weaknesses in customs enforcement and bypass security measures, creating a grey market where refrigerants are sold at a fraction of their legal cost. 

This not only leads to significant economic losses but also poses serious environmental and health risks.