Voluntary, Educational, and Outreach Programs Related to Ozone Layer Protection
In addition to its regulatory programs for protecting the ozone layer, EPA has developed educational and outreach programs to inform the public about health concerns related to ozone layer depletion. EPA also works with industry groups and others through voluntary programs to protect the ozone layer.
In 2020, Congress passed the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, authorizing EPA to address hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), primarily by phasing down the production and consumption of listed HFCs, managing HFCs and their substitutes, and facilitating the transition to next-generation technologies through sector-based restrictions on HFCs.
Learn about EPA’s voluntary program that works with supermarkets to reduce their refrigerant emissions.
Responsible Appliance Disposal Program
Learn about EPA’s voluntary partnership program that works with partners to dispose of old refrigerated appliances using the best environmental practices available.
See your UV forecast and learn how to protect yourself from UV radiation.
International and Interagency Cooperation
Learn about EPA’s work with stakeholders to coordinate domestic and global efforts to protect the ozone layer.
Learn about EPA’s work to address HFCs under the AIM Act.