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Identify Materials for Freezer Storage

Is this useful, labeled, in good condition, inventoried, etc

If no: Free up space, decrease liabilities, save energy and money and dispose of this.

If yes:

Can this be stored at room temperature?

If yes: Identify necessary storage conditions. Save money and energy, store at room temperature.

If no:

Is the fridge/freexer >16 years old or does it use >850 kWh/yr

If yes: Replace fridge/freezer

If no:

Is this material irreplaceable or extremely valuable?

If no: Keep an inventory

  • Keep an inventory
  • Label containers
  • Regularly maintain fridge/freezer (defrost and clean condenser)
  • Plan for replacement

If yes:

Install monitor/alarm

  • Keep an inventory
  • Label containers
  • Regularly maintain fridge/freezer (defrost and clean condenser)
  • Plan for replacement