Green “Ban” Takes Effect

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has implemented two green environmental bans focused on ozone layer protection and greenhouse gas reduction:- Production of refrigerators and freezers containing HFC refrigerants will be banned starting January 1, 2026, with isobutane substitution exceeding 90% penetration rate; Effective July 1, 2026, HCFC-141b (an ozone-depleting substance) will be banned in the polyurethane foam industry, with environmentally friendly blowing agents such as hydrocarbons already serving as mature alternatives.