--- title: RDT Blog | Refrigeration Design Technologies (6) description: RDT's Refrigeration Blog - an educational resource for consultants, dealers and end-users. 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Whether you're planning a new project, troubleshooting equipment, or preparing for industry changes, you'll find resources to help you move forward with confidence. ###### Browse topics including: A2L Refrigerants | Food Safety | System Design | Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Energy Efficiency All topics refrigeration commercial refrigeration energy efficiency EcoCool food waste EcoSmart Walk-Ins RDT team redundancy food safety freezer maintenance school sustainability trends Digital Scroll Compressor humidity HACCP Regulations remote refrigeration freezer burn Danger Zone Energy Study Ingredients c-stores commercial freezer bacteria consultants convenience stores healthcare hospitals service technician storage A2L Refrigerant Environment HVAC food storage refrigeration rack system ASHRAE Blast Chillers FCSI Foodservice Director Retrofitting USDA convenience store foodservice dry aging humidity room remote monitoring B&I Dining Chain Restaurants College & University EPA Fine Dining Lighting Polarcraft PremierPak SNAP corporate cafeteria corporate foodservice footprint k-12 noise reduction rack system sanitation Center for Disease Control Deli Case Drop-In Well Events FDA Facility Manager Grab-N-Go LEED Merchandisers NASA Pillsbury Reach-Ins Rebates Shock Freezers UL US Army USGBC biomedical chill team eev heat reclaim industrial refrigeration installation kegs labor nutrition piping refrigerated trucking stadiums temperature monitoring water-cooled [![Convenience Store Refrigeration Equipment](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/C-Store%20Refrigeration%20Equipment%20Considerations%20Email%20Header.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-selecting-convenience-store-refrigeration-equipment) [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency) [redundancy](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/redundancy) [convenience stores](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/convenience-stores) [Polarcraft](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/polarcraft) ### [What to Consider When Selecting Convenience Store Refrigeration Equipment](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-selecting-convenience-store-refrigeration-equipment) Jan 27, 2022 2 min read When people think of gas stations and convenience stores, the typical thought process is that most of the money is made at the pump. In reality, that is far from the truth. [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-selecting-convenience-store-refrigeration-equipment) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rdt%20-%20getting%20creative%20with%20leftovers.png?width=500&name=rdt%20-%20getting%20creative%20with%20leftovers.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/leftovers-and-safe-commercial-refrigeration) ### [Getting Creative with Leftovers: Safe Refrigeration Is the Key](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/leftovers-and-safe-commercial-refrigeration) Jan 12, 2022 3 min read Just like homes, foodservice operations can generate a lot of leftovers. Are you using those leftovers to prevent food waste and improve you... 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