Why is venting refrigerants prohibited under EPA 608?

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Releasing refrigerants to the air is prohibited because these substances harm the environment: some refrigerants deplete the ozone layer, and many others are powerful greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. EPA 608 requires you to recover refrigerants during service and disposal rather than vent them, so venting is illegal. That environmental impact—ozone depletion for certain substances and climate impact from all refrigerants—is why the rule exists and why this option is the best answer.