07/06/2026
❄️🇹🇹 Cool tips for a brighter future -
Protecting the ozone layer starts in our homes and businesses.
Here are ways citizens can make a difference in Trinidad and Tobago:
🧊 Ask about ozone friendly refrigerants before you buy a new air conditioner or refrigerator.
👀 Look for energy efficiency ratings on tags. These can protect the environment and significantly lower your monthly T&TEC Bill.
🤝 Hire professionally certified technicians. These are trained in good refrigeration practices.
🔧 Check for and fix leaks. A well-sealed A/C unit prevents refrigerants from escaping into the atmosphere and keeps your unit running efficiently.
Visit www.planning.gov.tt for more information.
Ozone management is a core part of the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development’s environmental mandate the the National Ozone Unit of our Environmental Policy & Planning Division or EPPD..