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RAD Webinar: 2015 Reporting Form

The RAD program hosted the annual RAD reporting form overview and training webinar on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. EDT.

RAD Webinar: RAD Non-Energy Benefits (NEBs)

The RAD program hosted a webinar, RAD Non-Energy Benefits (NEBs), on June 2, 2016, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EDT.

RAD Working Session at the ENERGY STAR Partner Products Meeting

ENERGY STAR Partner Products Meeting RAD Working Session slides.

2015 RAD Spring Partner Meeting

This meeting covered the following discussion topics: partner recognition, collaborative marketing, and collaboration with ENERGY STAR on the Flip Your Fridge campaign.

2014 RAD Fall Partner Meeting

This meeting covered the following discussion topics: partner recognition, collaborative marketing, and quantifying non-energy benefits of appliance recycling programs.

RAD Guidance for Existing and Prospective Partners PDF

Outlines responsible disposal of refrigerated appliances program requirements, such as the proper recovery and treatment of refrigerant, foam, mercury, PCBs, and used oil.

Southern California Edison: Safeguarding the Environment One Appliance at a Time

Case study of Southern California Edison’s Responsible Appliance Disposal Program.

This meeting covered the following discussion topics: 2014 RAD partner achievements and trends, national and international efforts to address HFCs, enhancing RAD partner recognition, and communicating the benefits of RAD.

RAD Webinar: 2016 Reporting Form

EPA hosted the annual RAD reporting form overview and training webinar on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern.

RAD Program Guidance for Existing and Prospective Partners

The RAD program guidance document explains the procedures involved in properly disposing of refrigerated appliances as well as recordkeeping and reporting requirements that apply to RAD partners.

Safe Disposal Procedures for Household Appliances that Use Refrigerants

This brochure describes the federal safe disposal requirements you must follow when your facility accepts an appliance that might contain refrigerants for disposal.

Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment

This factsheet outlines the requirements for proper disposal of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Public Service Announcements and Multimedia Resources for Asthma

EPA is committed to raising public awareness of asthma and environmental factors that can affect asthma.

Asthma Awareness

May is Asthma Awareness Month. EPA promotes international, national and local Asthma Awareness Month activities to increase public understanding of asthma and environmental asthma triggers.

Asthma - Improving Health in Communities and Schools

To improve asthma health, it takes a variety of people working together to reduce triggers and provide safe and healthy environments for people with asthma. This includes parents and caregivers, community organizations, healthcare providers and schools.