# The Three R’s of Refrigerant Stewardship: Recovery, Recycle & Reclaim with A-Gas

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Podcast: [Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/did-you-know-the-esco-hvac-podcast-5997887)
Published: 2026-05-15T16:42:25+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/escogroup/2828611
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## Resource

In this thought-provoking episode recorded live at the 2026 National HVAC Education Conference, we sit down with Anthony Nash from A-Gas to tackle one of the HVAC industry’s most important — and often misunderstood — topics: refrigerant recovery, recycling and reclaim. Together, we unpack the critical differences between the “Three R’s” and why proper refrigerant stewardship is essential for the future of the industry. We explore: • The real differences between recover, recycle and reclaim — and why they matter • How poor refrigerant management is driving regulatory changes and refrigerant transitions • Why refrigerant recovery is both an environmental responsibility and a legal obligation • The growing need for reclaimed refrigerant as HFC phasedowns continue • The cultural challenges young technicians face when industry habits conflict with proper training • How contractors, educators and technicians can work together to improve stewardship and accountability • What future refrigerant transitions could look like if the industry fails to adapt Anthony shares practical insight into the refrigerant lifecycle, the importance of education and accountability, and the role every technician plays in protecting the future of HVAC and refrigeration. This episode is a powerful conversation about responsibility, ethics and creating lasting change across the trades. Learn more at https://www.agas.com/ . #HVAC #RefrigerantRecovery #RefrigerantReclaim #EPA608 #HVACR #ESCO #ESCOInstitute #AGas #Sustainability ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎥 This Week’s Video is Brought to You By Our Amazing Sponsors! A huge THANK YOU to this week’s sponsors for supporting education and excellence in the HVACR industry! 👇 💨 Dai…

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