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Register Now for Free U.S. EPA Webinar on Basic Refrigerant Recovery Principles

The Climate Protection Partnership division of the U.S. EPA will partner with the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide for monthly informational webinars focused on informing the mobile A/C community on environmental best practices for servicing mobile A/C systems and demystifying current and proposed regulations throughout  2010.

The next free webinar has been scheduled for Thursday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. EST and will discuss the importance of basic refrigerant recovery principles.  

Learn how your shop can be recognized for following proper environmental procedures for mobile A/C service and repair. Visit www.macsw.org to become aware of the Climate Protection Pledge.

 

To register, e-mail Pam Smith at [email protected] or call 215-631-7020 x 306.

You must have a computer with Internet access to receive this webinar. Webinars will be archived for later viewing. Visit the MACS website at www.macsw.org for notice of future informational webinars and access to archived webinars. MACS also maintains e-communication pages on www.linkedin.com, twitter.com/MACS_Worldwide and Facebook.

 

 
Founded in 1981, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) is the leading non-profit trade association for the mobile air conditioning, heating and engine cooling system segment of the automotive aftermarket. MACS represents a growing membership in North America and 47 countries around the world, and is affiliated with the Vehicle Air Conditioning Specialists of Australia (VASA). MACS also provides information and services to more than 60,000 industry shops, suppliers and technicians. The Society serves the industry through informational tools, self-paced educational materials, leader-led training clinics, advocacy and other member services. Since 1991, MACS has assisted more than one million technicians to comply with 1990 Clean Air Act requirements for certification in refrigerant recovery and recycling to protect the environment. To learn more about MACS Worldwide and the upcoming 31st Annual Convention and Trade Show, to be held January 27-29, 2011 in Orlando, FL, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

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