Recognition has been extended to companies that have taken measures to eliminate the use of ozone-depleting substances. Photo: Roman Romero Lopez.
The Declaration of six hotel complexes as free of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)in relation to the World Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, celebrated this Saturday, confirms this Commitment of the tourism sector in the province of Ciego de Ávila to sustainable development.
Rafael Pérez Carmenate, Territorial Delegate of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (Citma), extended Recognitions for companies that have taken measures to eliminate the use of ozone-depleting substancesan incentive that precedes the one that will soon be granted by the Ozone Technical Office (Otoz).
In the province of Avila, the Rueda, Pullman Cayo Coco and Kempinski Cayo Guillermo establishments, belonging to the Cubanacán, Gran Caribe and Gaviota hotel groups respectively, were honored; In addition to Aparthotel Azul, La Casona and Villa Gregorio, they are accommodation centers managed by the Islazul chain.
Yudelkis Consuegra Becerra, quality management specialist at Hotel Rueda, highlighted that they have made investments and managed the purchase of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment whose gases do not cause pollutants, in addition to promoting the use of renewable energy sources.
Opened on December 15, 2015, the Pulman Cayo Coco Hotel has a capacity of 566 rooms and thought about the use of air conditioning from the beginning. and environmentally friendly refrigerators; In case of damage or breakage, replace it with a similar technology.
Michel Balmaseda Ávila, quality management specialist at this establishment in the tourist destination of Jardines del Rey, assured that the equipment in operation does not use ODS and therefore also complies with the regulations of Accor Hotels, a French company under which they operate Pullman company and Promoter of a leisure industry that supports nature.
Libia Polín García, specialist of the Environmental Sub-Delegation of the Territorial Delegation of Ciego de Ávila, highlighted that since 2020, more than 10 units of Ciego de Ávila have been declared free of ozone-depleting substances and that the interest of others in joining this is obviously guaranteed Distribution of life on planet Earth.
In 2022 – he remembered –Otoz appreciated the efforts of the establishments of the Palmares Extra Hotel branch (Parador La Silla, Restaurante La Redonda, Ranchón Playa Flamenco and the Dolphinarium of Cayo Guillermo). and the Grand Muthu Cayo Guillermo Hotel, companies that have eliminated the use of chlorinated, brominated or fluorinated chemicals in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Polín García said that the celebrations of this date are dedicated to honoring the achievements of the Montreal Protocol signed in 1987, to which other global regulations were later added that ensure the preservation of the ozone layer, a natural protective structure against UV radiation.
He argued A children’s creative competition with pioneers of primary education was held in the Avila area. who developed their works during an environmental education activity recently held at the Ciudad de los Portales Zoological Park.
The Montreal Protocol Scientific Assessment Panel confirmed progress in restoring the ozone layer and ozone levels in 2066 are expected to be similar to those measured over Antarctica in 1980.
By banning and allowing ODS The natural barrier is gradually restoredThe above treaty protects millions of people from skin cancer and cataracts, protects ecosystems and slows climate change.
With global warming increasing the need for air conditioning in homes, workplaces and public facilities, Access to a sustainable cold chain must be expanded This means finding safe and environmentally friendly alternatives to replace hydrofluorocarbons.