World Refrigeration Day
World Refrigeration Day is an international initiative that raises awareness of cooling’s benefits and inspires development and adoption of innovative and sustainable cooling solutions by the public, governments, industry, and practitioners for the wellbeing of future generations.
The “Coolest Day of the Year” celebrates the contributions of the people and technologies responsible for the creating and maintaining the world we live in. The industry estimates that 15 million people are employed worldwide in the refrigeration sector. Often out of view, cooling technologies provide the conditions we require for health, comfort, worker productivity, manufacturing, and essential environments for food, pharmaceuticals, and digital data.
Hundreds of organizations around the world, including ASHRAE and OzonAction of United Nations Environment Program, organize educational and public awareness events on and around June 26.
Ways to Celebrate WRD
Ideas for Celebrating
ASHRAE and UNEP OzonAction encourage the industry to use the opportunity of WRD to raise awareness and understanding of the significant role that the industry, its science and its technology play in modern life and society in a safe and responsible manner that is fully compliant with local restrictions and aligned to all safety measures.
ASHRAE chapters, companies, governments, associations, and individuals that wish to celebrate World Refrigeration Day may wish to consider one or more of the following ideas:
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1. Printed Posters at relevant shops (Supermarkets, Groceries, etc.) |
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2. Sticky or magnetic stickers for distribution at supermarket checkouts |
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3. TV/Radio interviews with local experts and government officials |
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4. Newspaper Articles |
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5. Virtual Tours – of Cold Chain industry facilities: |
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• Food & Beverage factories |
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• Large Supermarkets |
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• Logistic hubs (Cold storage and refrigerated transport) |
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6. Online Competitions (for youth and/or public) which can include: Q&A type competitions, logo design, Radio/TV quizzes, etc. |
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7. Technical Webinars |
Cooling Keeps Food Fresh: UNEP 2022 WRD Campaign
Press Release: ASHRAE To Observe World Refrigeration Day
A global campaign launched by United Nations Environment Programme OzonAction, Chefs4thePlanet and Global Food Cold Chain Council celebrating World Refrigeration Day to raise awareness of cooling technologies that reduce food loss and promote climate security.
Cooling Champions: Cool Careers for a Better World: UNEP 2021 WRD Campaign
Press Release: ASHRAE Present Co-Organized World Refrigeration Day Webinars
List of campaign partners with their career webinar topics:
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1. EPEE Sustainability |
10. IIR Heat Pumps |
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2. FAIAR IAQ |
11. IIR AiCARR Careers |
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3. IIR CAR Careers |
12. U-3ARC Cold Chain |
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4. U-3ARC Diversity |
13. ISHRAE Cold Chain |
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5. ISHRAE Diversity |
15. ISHRAE Refrigerants |
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6. UNEP Women |
16. UNEP Refrigerants |
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7. FAIAR Cold Chain |
17. IIR CAR Data Centers |
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8. ASHRAE NIK Technologies |
18. ISHRAE District Cooling |
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9. ASHRAE Cold Chain |
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Cold Chain 4 Life: UNEP 2020 WRD Campaign
Press Release: ASHRAE Supports World Refrigeration Day 2020
Infographics, Posters and Stickers
To illustrate the importance of the Cold Chain, here are infographic-type flyers available to download for printing or sharing.
Also available are files from which posters and stickers in the UN languages can be printed.
International Webinar - Cold Chain 4 Life
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World Refrigeration Day 2019: Refrigerants 4 Life Resources
Press Release: ASHRAE Celebrates World Refrigeration Day
Refrigerants 4 Life Webinar
A 90-minute webinar during which experts present the overall global picture of policies, research, and trends of using refrigerants in different applications can be viewed here:
View Webinar