Although use of ozone-depleting CFCs in industry has dramatically decreased, emissions of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) have increased. These gases, which also have a greenhouse effect, have been used as replacements for CFCs. According to the European Commission, emissions of fluorinated gases were the equivalent of 65 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 1995, an amount forecast to increase by 50% by 2010. Fluorinated gases account for 2% of EU greenhouse gas emissions, but their global warming potential is high. Reduction of such gases is therefore a priority. New zeolite/water adsorption technology is one method for reducing the emission of refrigerating gases and increasing energy efficiency.